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Love and Vaccinations for 75+ in Farmington
The week of January 11 UConn Health began vaccinating eligible individuals age 75 years or older under new phase 1b guidance of the CT Department of Public Health. In addition to fast online scheduling, eligible patients can call the COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Line at: 860-679-5589.
UConn’s First Baby of the New Year Arrives
He's here! Introducing UConn John Dempsey Hospital's first baby of 2021. Adonis Julius Andrews, weighing in at 7 lbs. 5.8 oz. and 20.5 in. long, arrived at 5:40 a.m. on New Year’s Day.
The 4-1-1 on the Moderna Vaccine
UConn Today sat down with Dr. Jeff Aeschlimann, Infectious Diseases Pharmacist Specialist at UConn Health, to learn more about the second COVID-19 vaccine to be authorized for emergency use by the FDA and its maker Moderna. Find out just how this vaccine works, and how it stacks up to the first vaccine authorized for emergency […]
High-Risk Heart Patient Beats COVID-19 Thanks to New Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
Clarence McDowell, 43, of New Hartford, is extra merry this holiday season thanks to the new COVID-19 monoclonal therapy he received at UConn Health.
A Primary Care Doc with a Passion for Social Justice
Learn more about UConn Health primary care physician Dr. Julian Nieves III, along with his connection and passion for caring for underserved populations.
UConn Health Workers ‘Feeling Great’ a Week After Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
A week after getting vaccinated against COVID-19, UConn Health workers say they're feeling well and excited to see the vaccine roll out across the state.
UConn Medical Students Find Novel Way to Resolve National COVID-19 Educational Disparities
UConn School of Medicine students have found a way to help resolve national educational disparities resulting from COVID-19 related school closures. Find out how Haris Qureshi, a UConn medical student and several of his classmates established The Education Project to provide free tutoring.
Women’s Center APRNs Increase Access to Care
The providers at UConn Health Women’s Center continually look for ways to serve an increasing number of patients who need care, and the addition of two new Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to the OB/GYN team improves patient access.
Historic Turn in Pandemic with First Vaccinations at UConn Health
UConn Health received its first shipment of nearly 1,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer, just FDA-approved for emergency use authorization.
COVID-19 Vaccine on Its Way Soon Bringing Hope for the Holidays
UConn Health is one of four initial Connecticut health care institutions receiving the first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1a. Initially, UConn Health will be responsible for vaccinating only health care workers including its own health care employees and other community health care workers working in the surrounding towns of Avon, Canton, and Farmington.