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UConn Health Helping Young Moms with Pulmonary Hypertension
Dr. Raymond J. Foley's Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program at UConn Health has been recently recognized by the national Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) for excellent patient care with designation as a Pulmonary Hypertension Regional Clinical Program. Read how one young Mom with pulmonary hypertension is crediting the advanced, comprehensive care of experts at UConn Health as her lifeline.
Once a Tick Bites Time is Ticking
It is still high season for tick bites. UConn Health infectious disease experts are urging those who may experience a tick bite or symptoms of a tick-borne illness to seek medical care within 24 hours to prevent the potential for serious illness. Learn more about a Connecticut woman's experience of overcoming a severe tick-linked infection.
UConn Med Students Complete 3,500-mile Fundraising Bicycle Tour
UConn medical students Sonali Rodriguez and Brett Lehner return to class this fall having completed the school's 12th cross-country fundraising bicycle tour.
New Exhibit Reflects Evolution of Thought in Infant Care
A new Hartford Medical Society Historical Library exhibit at UConn Health shows stark differences in prevailing thought on infant care 100 years ago compared to today.
Pioneers in Neurosurgery Sharing Expertise With UConn Health
They've performed groundbreaking procedures and trained neurosurgeons around the world. Now, three of the biggest names in neurosurgery are joining UConn Health as consulting faculty.
UConn Health August 2017 Programs, Events
Here is a list of UConn Health programs scheduled for August and early September 2017. This information will be updated with any additions or other schedule changes. UConn Health Epilepsy Support Group Wednesday, Aug. 2, 6:30 to 8 p.m., UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion, 2nd Floor, Large Conference Room S2010 The UConn Health Department of Neurology […]
Clinical Trial to Tackle Advanced Liver Cancer
UConn Health is one of a few cancer centers in the nation testing a new immunotherapy in clinical trial to battle the most common and aggressive form of primary liver cancer.
Genetics and Genome Sciences Chair Dr. Marc Lalande Stepping Down
Marc Lalande, PhD, the founding chair of the Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences at UConn School of Medicine, will be stepping down Aug. 4 from his role after over 19 years of service to UConn Health.
Nurse Practitioners Part of UConn Health’s Provider Expansion
Meet six nurse practitioners who’ve joined UConn Health in the last several months.
UConn John Dempsey Hospital Protecting Newborns from Hepatitis B
UConn John Dempsey Hospital leads the state of Connecticut with the highest rate of newborn Hepatitis B vaccinations.