School of Medicine
Another Summer of Youth Educational Enrichment Celebrated
Over 200 students and their families celebrated the end of the 2019 Health Career Opportunity Programs summer enrichment programs on Friday—marking a culmination of weeks of research and clinical internships for aspiring physicians, dentists, and scientists.
July 31, 2019 | Courtney Chandler
Summer Awards for School of Medicine Faculty
Read about this summer's recent awards and honors for UConn School of Medicine faculty and researchers.
July 31, 2019 | Lauren Woods
Get Fit by Walking with a Future Doc
UConn School of Medicine medical students are launching their "Walk with a Future Doc" program. Join the free walks occurring on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month to get fit and learn new ways to boost your health. The first walk is Aug. 10 at 9:00 a.m at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford.
July 29, 2019 | Lauren Woods
Attacking Barriers to Improve Health Outcomes
UConn Health’s population health team works with providers identify and assist patients who could benefit from care management and community resources.
July 25, 2019 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Ways to Naturally Lower Your Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Learn how UConn Health's Lifestyle Medicine Clinic at the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center is teaching patients how to naturally lower their cholesterol.
July 25, 2019 | Lauren Woods
UConn Health August 2019 Programs, Events
Here is a list of UConn Health programs scheduled for August and early September 2019. This information will be updated with any additions or other schedule changes.
July 19, 2019 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Nurse Makes Lifesaving Catch
Read how a nurse at UConn Health made a lifesaving catch by spotting a Bristol man's dangerous, abnormal heart rhythm on the heart monitor moments before he was to be discharged home.
July 16, 2019 | Lauren Woods
Cleared to Compete, Via Video
Using teleneurology, UConn NeuroSport can provide frequent follow-up care to ensure a safe and prompt return to competition.
July 16, 2019 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Op-Ed: It might be hard to view addiction with compassion. But we must.
Read an opinion editorial first published in the Hartford Courant by Annie Abbate of UConn School of Medicine’s class of 2020.
July 11, 2019 | Annie Abbate, UConn School of Medicine
It’s About More Than the Score
This National Youth Sports Week, UConn Health physicians offer insight on how we can set our kids up to win.
July 11, 2019 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)