School of Medicine

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.

UConn Health's University Tower and Connecticut Tower. (Photo by Janine Gelineau)

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.

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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.

Dr. Lauren Geaney and patient Tyler Kozaczuk who was the first patient to undergo a surgical procedure in the new UConn John Dempsey Hospital operating room.

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.

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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.

From left, UConn nursing students Jennifer Kline and Nicole Karich, Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Fellowship Program founder Fred Flynn, and Director of Staff and Patient Education/Professional Development Mary Ellen Hobson at UConn Health. (Photo by Janine Gelineau)

Encouraging a Career in Oncology Nursing

From left, UConn nursing students Jennifer Kline and Nicole Karich, Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Fellowship Program founder Fred Flynn, and UConn Health Nurse Director of Professional Practice Mary Ellen Hobson. (Photo by Janine Gelineau)

The original patient tower, left, and the new tower that together make up UConn John Dempsey Hospital. (Janine Gelineau/UConn Health Photo)

How We Plan to Move a Hospital

The step-by-step process of moving patients will begin early on Friday morning and be completed by early afternoon.