Author Archive
When Leg Pain Could Turn Deadly: Beware of Blood Clots
Maureen Durkin, 50, of Canton, was raking the leaves in her backyard and thought she just pulled a leg muscle. Read more about her dramatic survival from the dangers of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and subsequent pulmonary embolisms inside both her lungs thanks to the innovative care of UConn John Dempsey Hospital and UConn Health's Calhoun Cardiology Center.
Q&A: The Dangers of Vaping
UConn Health’s Dr. Mario F Perez, assistant professor of medicine at UConn School of Medicine, discusses his research pointing to potential dangers associated with vaping.
Stopping Flu Myths Before the Flu Stops You
Dr. Imran Ali at UConn Center on Aging busts the most common flu myths. Myth #1: The flu isn’t that bad -- it's just sniffles and body aches.
Surgical Excellence Runs in the Family
Meet Dr. Samuel Laurencin, 36, chief resident in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UConn School of Medicine and a rising star in the field. Surgical excellence runs strong in his family. Learn more about Samuel and how he was inspired by his uncle, Dr. Cato T. Laurencin.
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and UConn Health Team to Heighten Awareness of the Deadliest Cancer
On Nov. 1 in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month Sen. Richard Blumenthal joined UConn Health’s Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center experts for a roundtable discussion to raise critical public health awareness about the deadliest cancer, along with the dangers of smoking tobacco, e-cigarettes and vaping.
Stroke Survivor Returns for Promised Dance with His Nurse at UConn John Dempsey Hospital
On Oct. 29, World Stroke Day, Richard Hopkins, 88 of West Simsbury who survived a dangerous stroke, returned to UConn John Dempsey Hospital six months after recovering from stroke surgery to keep a promise to his ICU nurse - a celebratory dance to the Tennessee Waltz.
National Awards for UConn Health
This fall UConn Health and its faculty have been applauded on the national stage for their accomplishments. Read about our most recent accolades.
United Nations to Honor Dr. Cato T. Laurencin
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has announced that Dr. Cato T. Laurencin is a winner of the 2019 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences.
National Academy of Medicine Honors Dr. Cato T. Laurencin for Outstanding Service
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) honored Dr. Cato T. Laurencin for his outstanding service on Oct. 21 with the Walsh McDermott Medal.
American Academy of Arts and Sciences Elects UConn’s Dr. Cato T. Laurencin
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences on Oct. 12.