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School of Medicine

New Cancer Clinical Practice Guideline for Severe Jaw Condition Stresses Collaboration Between Dentists and Oncologists

A new clinical practice guideline that stresses the importance of collaboration between dentists and medical oncologists to prevent, diagnose, and treat medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in cancer patients was recently published by a team of experts, including leadership from UConn School of Dental Medicine faculty Dr. Douglas Peterson.

August 2, 2019 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health

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 - UConn Health

UConn School of Medicine (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo).

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 - UConn School of Medicine

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 - UConn School of Medicine

Celena Kapushinskiand Angelica Van Ostrand in UConn Health's population health office

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) - UConn Health

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 School of Medicine

August 2019 calendar page

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) - UConn Health

Image courtesy of Pixabay.

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 - UConn School of Medicine

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) - UConn Health

The new Academic Rotunda at UConn School of Medicine (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Photo).

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

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