School of Medicine

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.

Dr. Dana Scott with patient

Building Health Awareness for Women

Women's Health Awareness Month is a reminder that maintaining good health is a lifelong journey.

June 2019

UConn Health June 2019 Programs, Events

Here is a list of UConn Health programs scheduled for June and early July 2019. This information will be updated with any additions or other schedule changes.

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.

Diagram of abdominal aortic aneurysm

Aneurysm Detection and Correction

UConn Health’s vascular surgeons can treat blood vessel disease and abnormalities before they turn into life-threatening emergencies.

Doctors Academy Middle and High School Students Pursue their Dreams

Nearly 100 middle school and high school students from the Greater Hartford area were recognized at UConn Health for their health sciences achievements during the Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative (HPPI) annual Doctors Academy closing ceremony.

Man, woman and child cycling

Know Your Stroke Risk

Our Stroke Awareness Month coverage continues with a report on risk factors and steps you and your loved ones can take to try to prevent stroke.

Lenny Ferri, 99-year-old WWII veteran

Continuity of Care to Reduce Readmissions

Hospital stays are getting shorter, with elderly patients often discharged into a skilled nursing facility. UConn Health’s Dr. Jaclyn Olsen follows them there as their attending physician.