Allied Health Sciences

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CAHNR Celebrates a Year of Research Success

The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated faculty and staff who contributed to the College's record-breaking research success

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Study Provides Insight on Mobile Food Pantries, Charitable Food System

A UConn research team looked at how mobile food pantries help address food insecurity for families with children during the pandemic and beyond

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CAHNR Recognizes Student Success and Dedicated Donors at Annual Celebration

The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated student scholars and the donors who supported their studies at an annual event

New Trial Targets Reducing Risk Behaviors, Increasing PrEP Adherence for People who Use Drugs

This study will work with people who use drugs and have cognitive impairment, helping them reduce risky sex- and drug- related behaviors and increase adherence to PrEP

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Allied Health Students Help Save Man Experiencing Heart Attack at Hartford Marathon

When a runner collapsed at the finish line of the Hartford Marathon, students from UConn's allied health program jumped to action and helped save his life

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UConn Extension EFNEP Program Earns Top Honors from USDA, APLU, Cooperative Extension

UConn Extension was recently recognized with the 2022 Top Honors in Extension Excellence and Diversity for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

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Amy Harder Appointed Associate Dean of UConn Extension

Harder will lead UConn Extension's programs, which serve all of Connecticut's 169 municipalities

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Sorting Through the Noise of Mental Health Apps

Sherry Pagoto offers guidance on how to navigate the thicket of 10,000 (and counting) mental health apps available online

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CAHNR Welcomes 16 New Faculty Members for Fall 2022

This diverse cohort will bring new expertise and fresh perspectives to CAHNR’s thriving academic community

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Allied Health Major Lets Students Make a Difference Close to Home

Emelis Santos '24 is among a growing number of students choose allied health sciences at UConn Waterbury to give back to their communities