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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)

May 12, 2016 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine

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.

May 12, 2016 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine

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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 - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine

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 - UConn School of Medicine

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 - UConn Communications

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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

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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 - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine

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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 - UConn School of Medicine

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 - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine