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Is Traffic-Related Air Pollution Killing Us?

With vacation season getting underway, and many families planning road trips, a UConn Health researcher discusses the impact of traffic-related air pollution on our health.

Dr. Christopher Pickett of the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center at UConn Health. (Stan Godlewski for UConn Health)

CT Magazine Names 48 from UConn Health among 2019 Best Doctors

Connecticut Magazine’s June 2019 Best Doctors issue lists 48 UConn Health physicians in a wide range of specialties.

Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering Honors Medical School Faculty

Four UConn School of Medicine faculty have been elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE).

Project SEARCH Expands Thanks to UConn Health Success

Five more interns have graduated from Project SEARCH at UConn Health, an innovative program preparing young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for careers. Thanks to the internship program's success at UConn Health, Project SEARCH is now expanding to five new locations across Connecticut.

UConn in Top 10 Medical Schools with the Most African American Students

U.S. News & World Report has recognized UConn School of Medicine as one of the 10 medical schools nationwide with the most African American students.

Dr. Christopher Pickett of the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center at UConn Health. (Stan Godlewski for UConn Health)

2019 Best Doctors Named by Connecticut Magazine

Connecticut Magazine’s June 2019 Best Doctors issue lists 45 physicians from across UConn Health.

Join the UConn Health Half Marathon on June 2

On your mark, get set, go. The UConn Health Half Marathon is set for Sunday, June 2 in Simsbury, Conn. Register today to run the 13.1 mile, 10k or 5k races.

Neag Medal Recognizes Extraordinary Impact on Human Health

On May 18 UConn awarded The Carole and Ray Neag Medal of Honor for extraordinary contributions to the field of health sciences.

UConn Health Celebrates its 48th Commencement

The 48th commencement ceremony of UConn Health was held on Monday, May 13 at UConn's Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts in Storrs. There were 224 graduates from UConn School of Dental Medicine, UConn School of Medicine, and UConn Graduate School programs.

Outstanding Women in Medicine and Science Honored

The Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) at UConn Health has awarded its 2019 outstanding women faculty, and graduate, medical and dental students.