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164 New White Coats Issued at UConn Health
The Class of 2023, the largest incoming class in UConn Health’s history, is now donning new physician and dentist-to-be white coats.
New Preparedness Strategy for Unpredictable Medical Events
Researchers at UConn Health have developed a new framework to improve the nation's quality of health care by identifying and addressing unpredictable medical events before they emerge.
Back-to-School: Pro Tips for Parents from the Family Medicine Experts of UConn Health
Ready or not, it’s time to get back into that school-year routine. Here are some of the more common challenges that go with this time of year, along with some advice from experts in the Department of Family Medicine at UConn Health.
Orthopedic Expert Advice for Back-to-School Shoes
It's back-to-school season. Before buying new shoes for your child, follow these helpful tips from UConn Health’s foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Lauren E. Geaney, to keep your child’s feet comfortable and healthy.
Back to School: Largest Class Ever Arrives to UConn Health
This August, delivering on the promise of Bioscience Connecticut, the largest incoming class of medical and dental students ever arrived to UConn Health, plus 90 more graduate students.
Spinal Oncology Surgeon Dr. David Choi Joins UConn Health
UConn Health now has the only neurosurgeon in Connecticut who is fellowship-trained in spinal oncology surgery. Learn more about Dr. David Choi.
Video Gaming May Reduce Depression in Older Adults
UConn School of Medicine and UConn Center on Aging are testing the power of computerized video games to improve depression in older adults. The researchers and patients are already seeing its benefits.
For Two Decades UConn Keeps Migrant Farmers Healthy
Learn more about the powerful impact the volunteer, student-run UConn Migrant Farm Worker Clinic has been having on the underserved migrant farmer population across Connecticut since the summer of 1997.
Medical Mistrust Impacts African American Men’s Preventive Health, But Racism Also Matters
"Delays in preventive health screenings are not just due to lack of health insurance and access to health care. Medical mistrust is a big factor deterring African American men from seeking care,” says Dr. Wizdom Powell of UConn Health.
Summer Awards for School of Medicine Faculty
Read about this summer's recent awards and honors for UConn School of Medicine faculty and researchers.