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Vaccine Coming Soon for Young Children 5-11 Years Old
A CDC advisory panel has just endorsed the expanded use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 years of age. Learn more about what parents of young children really need to know when it comes to this vaccine from UConn School of Medicine pediatrician Jody Terranova, DO.
Governor, Lawmakers Visit UConn Health to Celebrate University’s Record-Breaking Research Funding
University-wide, researchers received more than $375M in external funding in the last fiscal year
UConn Health and JAX Commemorate Joint Fight Against COVID-19
Speakers at ceremony reflect on collaborative JAX/UConn Health accomplishments, which include administering more than 1.5 million SARS-COV-2 tests and over 40,000 vaccinations
Podcast: Enhancing Independence in Older Adults
The UConn Center on Aging is now part of an elite network of U.S. institutions working to advance the field of precision gerontology. Drs. George Kuchel and Richard Fortinsky explain how this relatively new discipline seeks to help older adults maintain their independence.
UConn Health Minute: Hernia Repair
Hernias don’t usually get better on their own but not all need repairing. Dr. Brian Shames, division chief of general surgery, says the experts at UConn Health can help you determine whether watchful waiting or surgery is your best option.
Breast Cancer in Young Women: A Survivor’s Story
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Jennifer Skitromo never thought that at age 34, and with no family history, that breast cancer was something she needed to be concerned about. Read her story of survival.
UConn Health Awards Roundup October 2021
UConn School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine recipients continue to shine and are being recognized for their efforts!
Senescent Cell Tissue Mapping Will Facilitate Study of Aging and Chronic Diseases
UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine assume key roles, share in $13.5 million NIH grant with top medical centers
UConn Immunology Researcher Unraveling Relationship Between Cytokines and Colorectal Cancer
Kepeng Wang is paving the way to better colorectal cancer treatments by interrogating the multifaceted relationship between cytokines and colon tumors.
UConn Health Recognized Nationally for Digital Advances in Ambulatory Tools
UConn Health’s successful deployment of technologies and strategies is being recognized nationally, and reflects meaningful clinical and efficiency outcomes.