School of Medicine
Destination Plastic Surgery: Why Staying Domestic is Safer
Dr. Andrew Chen, UConn Health's chief of plastic surgery, shares the latest trends in plastic surgery, how to choose a qualified surgeon and why it's so important to avoid the potential dangers of overseas destination plastic surgery.
May 31, 2017 | Lauren Woods
UConn Health June 2017 Programs, Events
Here is a list of UConn Health programs scheduled for June and early July 2017. This information will be updated with any additions or other schedule changes. Breast Cancer Support Group Thursday, June 1, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., UConn Health, Onyiuke Dining Room This is a support group intended for women under the age of […]
May 30, 2017 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
New Neurosurgery Chief Brings Elite Expertise to UConn Health
"The focus of my division is to optimize patient outcome. We’ll build a team that’s tailored and personalized for every single patient.," says Dr. Ketan Bulsara, UConn Health's new chief of neurosurgery.
May 25, 2017 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Dedication of CT Lions Eye Research Foundation Waiting Room
The Connecticut Lions Eye Research Fund was celebrated May 20 with the naming of the Ophthalmology Waiting Room on the 5th floor of the Outpatient Pavilion. Over 40 UConn Health leaders, staff and guests were there to mark the important milestone.
May 24, 2017 | UConn Foundation
Patient Gives ‘Thumbs Up’ for Wide Awake Hand Surgery
The numbness and tingling in her hands kept Lena Knowles up at night. Watch the video to learn how UConn Health orthopedic surgeon Joel Ferreira was able to relieve her carpal tunnel pain with a procedure that minimally impacted her active lifestyle.
May 24, 2017 | Carolyn Pennington and Frank Barton
Hormones and Menopause: What Women Should Know
Hot flashes are just part of the hormonal changes that take place when a woman reaches the end of her reproductive years. Dr. Anthony Luciano, veteran UConn Health obstetrician and gynecologist, tells us more.
May 18, 2017 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Hospital Tower at UConn Health Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary
University Tower at UConn Health is celebrating its one-year anniversary. Watch the video to relive the big moments.
May 18, 2017 | Carolyn Pennington and Frank Barton
Patient Satisfaction Soars in Hospital Tower’s 1st Year
As UConn Health celebrates the the opening of the new hospital tower one year ago, it’s also celebrating major gains in patient satisfaction scores.
May 18, 2017 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
UConn Health Graduates Classes of 2017
UConn Health held its 46th commencement exercises Monday at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts in Storrs.
May 11, 2017 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Young Heart Attack Survivor: ‘Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs’
Thirty-six year old Brad Lauer, a heart attack survivor, thanks UConn Health for a complete recovery and says even if you're young - don't ignore the warning signs of a heart attack.
May 11, 2017 | Carolyn Pennington and Ethan Giorgetti