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New Dental Dean Named
Sharon M. Gordon will be the first woman to serve as dean of the dental school in its more than 50 year history.
Dental Dean’s Lasting Legacy
Dr. R. Lamont “Monty” MacNeil will be completing his 12 year tenure as dean of the UConn School of Dental Medicine this June, but his impact will continue.
Next Up: Same-Day Hip or Knee Replacement
New surgical techniques, streamlined after-care, and close coordination among care providers have enabled many UConn Health joint replacement patients to go home within 24 hours, and some even the same day.
UConn Health’s Allergy Nurse to the Rescue
With very high pollen counts this week, UConn Today sat down for a Q & A with Pam Angelillo, RN, the allergy nurse for UConn Health for expert advice.
Improving Heart Health Could Prevent Frailty in Old Age
Many think frailty is an inevitable consequence of aging, but a new study found that severe frailty was far less likely in those with low heart disease risk factors.
Visual Arts Inspiring Health Equity for CT Boys and Men of Color
On June 11 in honor of National Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day, the UConn Health Disparities Institute (HDI) will be using the visual arts to help inspire greater health equity among Connecticut’s boys and men of color. HDI will be hosting several free art-based events in Hartford.
UConn Health Deans Honored
This May UConn Health’s deans for UConn School of Medicine and UConn School of Dental Medicine were both honored for their significant contributions to the State of Connecticut.
From Hospice to Carving Out a Future After Advanced Lung Cancer
Learn how Louine King, 88, of Farmington said goodbye to hospice and beat advanced lung cancer with the help of UConn Health's Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center.
On the Road: Commencement Honors for Orthopedic Surgeons
UConn Health orthopedic surgeons Dr. Cato T. Laurencin and Dr. Katherine Coyner are being honored May 11 at the commencement ceremonies of prestigious institutions of higher education.
Taking Health Beyond the Doctor’s Office
Much of what influences our health occurs outside the doctor’s office. That's why the Health Disparities Institute at UConn Health and the Connecticut Health Foundation have published two policy briefs on best practices in connecting clinical care with community organizations.