School of Medicine
Growing Palliative Care Team Expands Access into Ambulatory Setting
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and we celebrate the first anniversary of the palliative care inpatient program and launch a new outpatient palliative care program at UConn John Dempsey Hospital.
November 13, 2024 | Jennifer Walker
Meet a Health Care Hero and UConn Medical Student
The Hartford Business Journal honors fourth-year UConn medical student Nivedha Natchiappan of Avon for creating a new social determinants of health screening for newly diagnosed gynecologic cancer patients.
November 13, 2024 | Combined Reports
Cato T. Laurencin Lifetime Research Award Given to Dr. Selwyn M. Vickers, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center President and CEO
The Cato T. Laurencin M.D., Ph.D. Lifetime Research Award is one of the highest honors bestowed by the W. Montague Cobb/ National Medical Association Health Institute and the National Medical Association.
November 8, 2024 | Lauren Woods
Students, Trainees Shine at Symposium
Showcasing the achievements of trainees of the T90/R90 research training grants, Skeletal Biology and Regeneration, and biomedical engineering programs
November 8, 2024 | Courtney Chandler
Is Sleep Cool Now?
UConn Health’s Dr. Jennifer Kanaan weighs in on trending topics in sleep health
November 1, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Through Medical Education UConn Professor Helps Maintain Normalcy in War-Torn Ukraine
Chair of Radiology Dr. Leo Wolansky Co-Chairs Three-Day Medical Conference in Lviv, Ukraine
October 31, 2024 | Lauren Woods
UConn John Dempsey Hospital Earns Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation by the American College of Emergency Physicians
As an Accredited Geriatric Emergency Department, John Dempsey Hospital’s protocol-driven approach to geriatric care allows us to provide superior, tailored care. Seniors who visit our emergency department can be assured that the facility has the necessary expertise, equipment, and personnel in place to provide optimal care.
October 30, 2024 | Jennifer Walker
UConn Health Helping Build Connecticut Youths Future Careers in Health and Science
2024 Bridge to the Future Health Career Pathways Mentoring Conference Returns In-Person
October 29, 2024 | HCOP
Connecticut Technology Council Honors 11 From UConn
Formed in 1994, the organization is the voice of all technology companies in Connecticut
October 29, 2024 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications