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From left, Drs. Andy Agwunobi, Betty Eipper, Christine Finck and Bruce Liang during the Group on Women in Medicine and Science Annual Symposium and Recognition of Outstanding Women at UConn Health on May 2, 2016. (Photo courtesy Anastasia Rollins)

Honoring Outstanding Women in Medicine and Science

From left, Drs. Andy Agwunobi, Betty Eipper, Christine Finck and Bruce Liang during the Group on Women in Medicine and Science Annual Symposium and Recognition of Outstanding Women at UConn Health on May 2, 2016. (Photo courtesy Anastasia Rollins)

May 11, 2016 | Carolyn Pennington

Some of the 150 graduates of the Class of 2016 celebrating at the 45th Commencement of UConn Health on May 9 (Photo by John Atashian).

UConn Health Celebrates its 45th Commencement

On May 9 UConn Health held its Commencement to graduate 151 future doctors, dentists and other healthcare graduate students from UConn School of Medicine, UConn School of Dental Medicine and its Graduate School.

May 10, 2016 | Lauren Woods

Radio and television commentator Charles Osgood delivers the 2016 UConn Health Commencement address. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

Charles Osgood Speaks at UConn Health Commencement

'Medicine stands on the threshold of great advances, and you will be a part of that,' the legendary newsman told medical and dental graduates.

May 10, 2016 | Bret Eckhardt

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UConn Health Nightingale Nurses at the annual awards ceremony May 5 at the Connecticut Convention Center. From left, Jennifer Sposito, Lisa Gentile, Dawn Smith, Arlene Morin, JoAnne Donaldson Blythe, and Anne Niziolek.

Honoring UConn Health’s Nurses

UConn Health is celebrating its nurses with a series of events to mark National Nurses Week.

May 6, 2016 | Christopher DeFrancesco

electronic cigarettes (ThinkStock image)

Smoking Out the Facts About E-cigarettes

As the FDA announces new regulations on e-cigarettes, a UConn Health psychologist discusses the ssues in the debate about these devices.

May 5, 2016 | Carolyn Pennington

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Dr. Danielle Luciano leads the group of surgeons, nurses and clinical support staff who helped UConn Health earn the distinction of being named a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology. (Photo by Frank Barton)

UConn Health Recognized for Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology

UConn Health is now designated as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology. This designation is reserved for health care facilities and surgeons who have demonstrated excellence in advanced minimally invasive gynecologic procedures.

May 5, 2016 | Christopher DeFrancesco

Dr. Pickett and heart patient Richard Couture

Heart Doctor Stops His Car to Save Life of Construction Worker

Richard Couture, 56, of Bristol was working his construction job when his heart suddenly stopped. Cardiologist Dr. Manny Katsetos of UConn Health and Lexington Cardiology Associates happened to be driving by.

May 5, 2016 | Lauren Woods

Graduate student commencement speaker Daniel Ray (center) will be doing a fellowship in hospital administration at UConn Health with Amanda Miller and Kevin Larsen. (Photo by Janine Gelineau)

Mastering Health Care Management

Graduate student Daniel Ray will be one of the student speakers during the 2016 UConn Health Commencement Ceremony.

May 5, 2016 | Carolyn Pennington

UConn Health researchers Sivapriya Kailasan Vanaja, left, and Vijay Rathinam find that sepsis – a deadly immune response – may stem from miscommunication among cells. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Sepsis: Sneak Attack or False Alarm?

UConn Health researchers find that sepsis – a deadly immune response – may stem from miscommunication among cells.

May 5, 2016 | Kim Krieger

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Alex Hennessey is trained in both music and medicine. (Photo by Chris DeFrancesco)

Dr. Hennessey’s Opus

Alex Hennessey is medical school student speaker for UConn Health's 2016 Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 9.

May 3, 2016 | Christopher DeFrancesco