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Patient Grateful to Breathe Again: The Life-Changing Power of Endobronchial Valves
November is COPD Awareness Month, endobronchial valves, a revolutionary minimally invasive treatment, are giving patients a chance to breathe easier and reclaim their quality of life. This groundbreaking procedure was first performed in Connecticut by Dr. Omar Ibrahim, marking a significant milestone in the treatment of COPD.
Grateful Stroke Survivor Shares How New Technology is Transforming His Recovery
Ernie Quinn, a stroke survivor, is experiencing remarkable progress in his recovery, thanks to the innovative Vivistem Paired VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) System, currently only offered in Connecticut at UConn Health.
Smokers and Never Smokers are at Risk for Lung Cancer and UConn Health is on the Forefront of Finding it Early
It's lung cancer awareness month and UConn Health is on the forefront of technology to find it before it is even detectable or in the early stages leading to treatment and cures.
Growing Palliative Care Team Expands Access into Ambulatory Setting
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and we celebrate the first anniversary of the palliative care inpatient program and launch a new outpatient palliative care program at UConn John Dempsey Hospital.
UConn John Dempsey Hospital Earns Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation by the American College of Emergency Physicians
As an Accredited Geriatric Emergency Department, John Dempsey Hospital’s protocol-driven approach to geriatric care allows us to provide superior, tailored care. Seniors who visit our emergency department can be assured that the facility has the necessary expertise, equipment, and personnel in place to provide optimal care.
Husky Back on Football Field Thanks to UConn Health Sports Medicine
The team physicians from UConn Health help maximize performance, prevent injuries, and get UConn athletes back on the field or court after illness or injury
Quality of Care at UConn Health
UConn Health's New Chief Quality Officer, Dr. Melissa Henretta and Michelle DeLayo DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, who has a long history in the Quality Department, talk about the importance of quality and how we work toward this important goal.
Plant power: Using diet to lower cancer risk
Research has shown that eating a plant-based diet may provide a healthier alternative to the Standard American Diet, which is typically high-calorie loaded with red meat, high-fat dairy products, heavily processed foods, fast foods, refined carbohydrates, added sugars, and salt. The American Institute for Cancer Research promotes a plant-based diet.
UConn Health Community Programs Helping Under Insured and Uninsured with Breast Cancer Screenings
UConn Health community health worker helped Vanessa Neira who was concerned about breast cancer obtain a free mammogram and breast cancer services.
‘Campeonas’/Champions Encourage Discussion of Breast Cancer Screening Among Women
The Campeonas Program at UConn Health provides training that prepares women, through a peer group program to encourage early detection through annual screening.