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The annual Great American Smokeout is Nov. 17 to urge smokers to quit smoking and reduce their chance of developing lung cancer and other tobacco-related diseases. (Photo: American Cancer Society).

Are You Ready to Quit? Join the Great American Smokeout Nov. 17

This year's Great American Smokeout is Thursday, Nov. 17. UConn Health's Wellness and Smoking Cessation Program experts share 5 key steps to help you or a loved-one successfully kick the smoking habit.

November 10, 2016 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine

Dr. Omar Ibrahim, right, director of thoracic oncology at the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center, UConn Health, and Dr. Electra Kaloudis, section head of thoracic imaging in the Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Therapeutics, look over a low dose CT scan. (Janine Gelineau/UConn Health Photo)

Early Detection of Lung Cancer Saves Lives

'Early detection is a patient’s best chance for a lung cancer cure,' says UConn Health's Dr. Omar Ibrahim.

November 9, 2016 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine

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“Your zip code should not determine how long you live,” stressed the summit's keynote speaker, Mustafa Santiago Ali, of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Photo: CICATS).

National Summit Tackles the Role of Geography in Health Disparities

Gathering together state and national experts, UConn Health hosted its second annual National Health Disparities Elimination Summit focusing on the role that geography plays in health disparities.

November 3, 2016 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine

Thanks to prompt treatment by UConn Health team Drs. Kai Chen, left, and Juyong Lee, patient Clyde Livingston gets 'a second chance at life.' (Lauren Woods/UConn Health Photo)

A Scary Halloween: High School Custodian Survives Cardiac Arrest

Thanks to prompt treatment by a UConn Health team, patient Clyde Livingston gets 'a second chance at life.'

November 2, 2016 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine

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Some of the latest information on Connecticut’s health insurance exchange marketplace from UConn Health.

Update on Health Exchange Open Enrollment

Some of the latest information on Connecticut’s health insurance exchange marketplace from UConn Health.

November 2, 2016 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine

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Dr. Cato T. Laurencin has been elected a Foreign Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (Photo: UConn Health).

Indian National Academy of Engineering Elects Dr. Laurencin

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Health is a newly elected Foreign Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering.

November 1, 2016 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine

UConn John Dempsey Hospital, which opened its new state-of-the-art patient care tower in May, is A-rated in patient safety by The Leapfrog Group (UConn Health/Paul Horton).

Highest Patient Safety at UConn John Dempsey Hospital

UConn John Dempsey Hospital has received the highest available 'A' rating for its excellence in patient safety by The Leapfrog Group.

October 31, 2016 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine

UConn Health sports medicine expert Dr. Cory Edgar performs an ultrasound on baseball player Anthony Giansanti of Montville, Conn. Giansanti was successfully treated for a hamstring injury with an advanced natural treatment called platelet-rich plasma (PRP), followed by physical therapy and rehabilitation. (Lauren Woods/UConn Health Photo)

Power of Possible: UConn Health Keeping Baseball Player in the Game

Injured baseball player Anthony Giansanti was successfully treated at UConn Health with an advanced natural treatment called platelet-rich plasma.

October 26, 2016 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine

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With grant support from the CT Breast Health Initiative, UConn Health will study how best to improve cancer survivor's' return to work experience.

Study Examines How Cancer Survivors Fare When Returning to Work

Alicia G. Dugan, Ph.D., of UConn Health has been awarded a $50,000 research grant from the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative, Inc. to investigate the best ways we can improve cancer survivors’ return to work experiences after their treatment.

October 20, 2016 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine

Norman Smith of Windsor, a 65-year-old breast cancer survivor. (Photo courtesy of Norman Smith)

Survivor Seeks to Raise Awareness about Male Breast Cancer

After successful treatment at UConn Health, Norman Smith is now passionate about raising awareness about male breast cancer.

October 18, 2016 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine

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