School of Medicine
The 1st Paramedics, Part 1: Origins
More than four decades after UConn Health established paramedic service in the Northeast, the first of a three-part series introduces those responsible for its origins and looks back at how it came to be.
September 8, 2016 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Autumn Art at UConn Health
Carrie Simon’s artwork, “Sandra’s Garden” and Jack Byne's “Altered States” photography exhibit will be on display through December 8 at UConn Health.
September 8, 2016 | Stephanie Thorell
UConn to Launch State’s First Genetic Counseling Program
As demand grows for such counseling, there's an urgent need for training in how to interpret the results of genetic tests.
September 8, 2016 | Kim Krieger
Work Injuries in Connecticut Up, Above National Average
Connecticut's rate of workplace injury is up 8 percent. The state is 7 percent higher than the national average, and has been for the past 7 years.
September 6, 2016 | Lauren Woods
Back to School: Empowering Bystanders in the Face of Bullying
UConn Health students led by Dr. Damion Grasso are empowering youth bystanders to help reduce bullying through its UConn Health Students Against Violence in Schools (SAVS) program.
September 2, 2016 | Lauren Woods
Vascular Surgeon Helps Patient Beat Survival Odds
A 70-year-old survived an abdominal aortic aneurysm, thanks to the quick work of his surgeon and UConn John Dempsey Hospital.
August 31, 2016 | Lauren Woods
New Product Seeks to Prevent Premature Labor
With support from UConn's Innovation Corps program, a UConn Health doctor hopes to commercialize a new technology to address a rare but serious condition of pregnancy.
August 30, 2016 | Jessica McBride, Office of the Vice President for Research
A Brighter Future with 100 New White Coats
The White Coat Ceremony for 100 medical students of the Class of 2020 was held on Aug. 26 in the new, state-of-the Academic Rotunda at UConn School of Medicine.
August 29, 2016 | Lauren Woods
Flu Season is Around the Corner
Flu season starts in October. UConn Health's infectious disease and geriatric experts share their top tips to help you and your family prepare now. Plus, clinical trials are investigating how to improve the vaccine's efficiency for high-risk older adults.
August 25, 2016 | Lauren Woods
A New Eye on the Middle Ear
A new shortwave infrared instrument could see deeper, and help improve the diagnosis of ear infections.
August 25, 2016 | MIT News