School of Medicine
UConn Health June 2016 Programs, Events
This June and early July UConn Health will be hosting a series of programs and events. Check the online schedule to join us soon.
Hartford Mayor Urges Students to Become ‘Health Care Ambassadors’
Aetna HPPI Senior Doctors Academy Class of 2016 during the Health Career Opportunity Programs Closing Ceremony at UConn Health May 18.
Dr. Suzanne Rose Wins Distinguished Educator Award from American Gastroenterological Association
UConn Health's Dr. Suzanne Rose has been honored for her outstanding career contributions by the American Gastroenterological Association with its 2016 AGA Distinguished Educator Award.
UConn Health Names First Chief Medical Information Officer
Dr. Dirk Stanley will join UConn Health in late May as Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO), an important addition for the implementation and long-term success of the electronic medical record (EMR) implementation project.
Gold for UConn Health Heart Failure Team, EMS
The American Heart Association recognizes the UConn Health Heart Failure Team and Emergency Medical Services for outstanding patient care.
Renovations Planned for UConn Health’s Main Building and Existing Hospital
University Tower is open but moving and renovations continue in the main building and Connecticut Tower at UConn Health.
White House Honors Dr. Cato Laurencin with National Medal of Technology and Innovation
UConn Health's Dr. Cato T. Laurencin was honored by Pres. Barack Obama at the White House on May 19 with a National Medal of Technology & Innovation, the nation's highest honor for technical achievement.
When It Comes to Stroke You Need to Act FAST
F.A.S.T. is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of stroke. When you can spot the signs, you'll know to call 9-1-1 for help right away.
First Surgery in New UConn Health Patient Tower
Dr. Lauren Geaney, UConn Health orthopaedic surgeon, performed a successful ankle arthroscopy on Tyler Kozaczuk of Stafford Springs May 12 - making him the first patient to undergo a surgical procedure in the new UConn John Dempsey Hospital operating room.
CEO Anne Diamond: ‘We did it! We dreamed it, we’ve built it, and now we’ve opened it.’
Anne Diamond, CEO of UConn John Dempsey Hospital shares her thanks and gratitude with her fellow UConn and UConn Health Huskies, along with the State of Connecticut, for the successful building and opening of the new, state-of-the-art tower at UConn Health.