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Breastfeeding Support Group is the Key for Moms in Overcoming Breastfeeding Obstacles
Cassandra Collier was ready to throw in the towel with breastfeeding when she attended the breastfeeding support group held at UConn Health and met Dana Helak who just four months before had felt the same way. They formed a friendship that is helping them over the hurdles of breastfeeding.
Educational Passport to Dentistry Event Held for Boys and Girls Club of Hartford
The UConn School of Dental Medicine recently hosted an educational event, referred to as a Passport to Dentistry, for participants of the Boys and Girls Club of Hartford. The event was an opportunity for students of the Boys and Girls Club to become familiar with opportunities in the field of dental medicine.
Preventing Foot Problems for Runners
A foot exam, a good pair of well-fitting running shoes and the correct socks can help prevent some of the issues that happen to your feet when running long distances.
American Geriatric Healthcare Professionals Award Victoria Kozar with the Edward Henderson Student Award
Victoria "Tia" Kozar, a third-year medical student at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, is this year’s recipient of the Edward Henderson Student Award given by the American Geriatric Healthcare Professionals in recognition of her extensive community involvement, significant leadership skills, record of academic excellence, and strong commitment to geriatrics care.
Stroke Patient Reminds Others the Importance of Being Mindful
“I count myself as incredibly lucky I went right to the ER and I was able to have the tPA within four hours,” says Ricki Hellner. “The care at UConn Health was wonderful, I can't say enough good things about it.”
Adeline Martinez is not Letting Multiple Sclerosis Define Her
Adeline Martinez was diagnosed at 30 years old with MS. She comes to work at UConn Health's Nephrology Department even when she may not be feeling well, because she knows that there are patients here that need her and they in turn give her strength.
The Importance of Equity in Policing our Community
Lt. Jennifer Moskowitz, UConn Police Department at UConn Health "we work with many underrepresented communities that must be treated with respect and equity for a successful outcome.
2023 Keynote Speaker for Doctor of Sciences and Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine Commencement
Renée Joskow, D.D.S, M.P.H, Captain, U.S. Public Health Service, and Special Advisor, National Institutes of Health will be the commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient for the Doctor of Science, Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine commencement, Monday, May 8, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, at 1:00 p.m.
Flaviah Muchemi – In Pursuit of Life-long Dream to Become A Dentist
Flaviah Muchemi will be the commencement speaker at the UConn School of Dental Medicine graduation ceremony. We caught up with her to learn more about her and her educational journey from a bachelor in nursing to her upcoming dental residency.
UConn Dental Student Takes First Place at National Student Research Competition
Jay Dalal, third year UConn School of Dental Medicine student was awarded first place at the Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application (SCADA) competition in Portland, Oregon for his experimental study of the most effective active ingredient for dental hypersensitivity.