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Stroke Survivor Returns for Promised Dance with His Nurse at UConn John Dempsey Hospital
On Oct. 29, World Stroke Day, Richard Hopkins, 88 of West Simsbury who survived a dangerous stroke, returned to UConn John Dempsey Hospital six months after recovering from stroke surgery to keep a promise to his ICU nurse - a celebratory dance to the Tennessee Waltz.
Your Knowledge Can Mean Your Survival: Are You High Risk for Lung Cancer?
Did you know that lung cancer kills more Americans than any other cancer combined? November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
A Bad Cold Turns into a Blessing in Disguise: An Early Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Carol Pfeiffer, Ph.D., 75, from Farmington, became ill with what she thought was a just a bad cold after returning home from a trip to Egypt and Europe in March. Thanks to an early diagnosis, she was able to beat lung cancer.
In Connecticut, Drug Overdoses Doubled in Six Years
Cocaine, alcohol, heroin, methamphetamine, MDMA and other drugs are appearing on the toxicology reports of drug overdose victims, and often in combination, says UConn study.
Breast Cancer Survivor Runs Ultramarathons to Honor Others
Meet Holly Durstin, one of our nurse anesthetists, ultramarathoner, triathlete, and breast cancer survivor. Read about her inspirational journey to beat breast cancer.
National Awards for UConn Health
This fall UConn Health and its faculty have been applauded on the national stage for their accomplishments. Read about our most recent accolades.
United Nations to Honor Dr. Cato T. Laurencin
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has announced that Dr. Cato T. Laurencin is a winner of the 2019 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences.
National Academy of Medicine Honors Dr. Cato T. Laurencin for Outstanding Service
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) honored Dr. Cato T. Laurencin for his outstanding service on Oct. 21 with the Walsh McDermott Medal.
Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer and more than half die within a year of being diagnosed. Robotic bronchoscopy allows physicians to quickly diagnose lesions detected through low-dose CT scans, including those that are small or in hard-to-reach parts of the lung. Dr. Omar Ibrahim, director of Thoracic Oncology and Interventional Pulmonology at UConn Health, […]
UConn Health November 2019 Programs, Events
Here is a list of UConn Health programs scheduled for November and early December 2019. This information will be kept current with any additions or other schedule changes.