School of Medicine

Vascular Surgeon Leverages Latest Innovation and Least Invasive Approach

Learn more about Dr. Mina Boutrous, an innovative vascular surgeon specializing in the latest minimally invasive endovascular techniques and treatments. This summer he joined UConn Health bringing with him his unique dual training in both cardiothoracic and vascular surgery.

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New Mechanism for Stroke Treatment Shows Successful Proof-Of-Concept

UConn Health researchers have discovered a promising potential treatment for stroke victims.

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A United Fight Against Brain and Spinal Tumors

UConn Health, in collaboration with The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, establishes a brain and spinal tumor board to enhance its unique position to provide precision treatment.

UConn Health Minute: Treating Varicose Veins

Whether it’s for cosmetic reasons or you’re tired of the pain and discomfort caused by varicose veins, UConn Health’s vascular specialists offer the latest treatments to vanquish varicose and spider veins. Learn how one of those treatments – endovenous laser therapy – was successfully used to treat the painful and large veins of a local […]

Welcome Medical and Dental Class of 2024

First-year medical and dental students arrived on the UConn Health campus for orientation this week. While this year is different because of COVID-19 precautions (staggered arrival times, social distancing, and receiving face shields along with their traditional stethoscopes) – the energy and excitement of incoming students was very much the same.

Governor Lamont, Lt. Governor Bysiewicz, U.S. Sen. Blumenthal, and Local Officials Tour Start-Up Company Producing UConn-Made Face Mask Solution

On. Aug. 12 Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, UConn President Tom Katsouleas, and state and local officials toured Connecticut Biotech, a new innovative start-up company in South Windsor producing 3D-printed face mask frames developed by UConn Health researchers.

UConn John Dempsey Hospital Performs Connecticut’s First Valve Implant for Emphysema

UConn John Dempsey Hospital is first in Connecticut to offer severe emphysema patients an innovative, minimally invasive valve implant to help them breathe easier.

Health Professions Students form Community for Hartford Seniors during COVID-19

Each day, as the numbers of those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic escalate, one thing is clear: no matter where they live, the elderly face the highest risk. Older adults have been instructed to limit face-to-face interactions with individuals outside their immediate household to protect themselves from COVID-19. COVID-19 has forced many family members to […]

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A Pandemic of Back to School Jitters: What Kids and Parents Can Do

Pandemic or no pandemic, when children are headed back to school it can be quite stressful for them and their parents. To reduce back to school and pandemic-associated anxiety, stress, and behavioral issues UConn Health’s child and adolescent psychiatry experts share a tool-kit of tips for kids and parents to keep in mind.

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Gold Level Heart Attack and Stroke Care at UConn Health

The American Heart Association (AHA) has once again bestowed gold level honors upon UConn John Dempsey Hospital for its continued excellence in heart attack and stroke care. In fact, 2020 marks the sixth straight year that the hospital has received the highest gold honors for heart attack care and the fourth year in a row for stroke care.