School of Medicine
You Have a Brain Tumor. Now What?
Those found to have a brain or spinal tumor can benefit from a neuro-oncologist directing their care. Dr. Kevin Becker, who joined UConn Health to build its neuro-oncology program, joins the UConn Health Pulse podcast to explain.
August 5, 2020 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
I Wasn’t Giving Up for My Baby
Tasharia Oliver was prepared to give her daughter Denver the best, no matter what it took. Oliver had taken all the pre-natal courses and learned about the importance of breastfeeding when she was pregnant and she decided breastfeeding was the best option for her baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the […]
July 31, 2020 | Jennifer Walker
UConn Health Minute: Teledermatology
UConn Health dermatology offers teledermatology services for their patients. This “virtual care” is just like an in-office appointment with the dermatologists you trust but from the safety and comfort of your home.
July 30, 2020 | Frank Barton, UConn Health
Dr. Mae Jemison to Receive the 2020 Cato T. Laurencin M.D., Ph.D. Lifetime Research Achievement Award
Physician, engineer and astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison is recipient of the 2020 Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D. Lifetime Research Achievement Award. She is the first African American woman to travel into space
July 28, 2020 | Lauren Woods
Multidisciplinary, Compassionate Care for MS Patients
In the short time since he arrived at UConn Health in summer 2019 to lead the multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuroimmunology program, Dr. Jaime Imitola has begun transforming the way that MS care is delivered.
July 27, 2020 | Stacey Mancarella
New Gynecologic Oncologist Complements Experienced Team
Years of experience, fresh perspective, and a comprehensive team approach combine to provide unparalleled care in UConn Health’s gynecologic oncology team at the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center.
July 27, 2020 | Jennifer Walker
Neuro-Oncologist Thrives on Constant Improvement
When Dr. Kevin P. Becker decided to leave Yale University to join UConn Health, he was thrilled by the chance to lead UConn’s burgeoning neuro-oncology program, part of the Division of Neurosurgery in collaboration with the Department of Neurology and the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center.
July 27, 2020 | Julie Bartucca
Ventilators and N95 Masks Donated to UConn Health by the Fosun Foundation
To help the fight against COVID-19, the Fosun Foundation with its Fosun International and Longfor Group, have generously donated six ventilators to UConn John Dempsey Hospital and hundreds of N95 masks.
July 27, 2020 | Lauren Woods
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Joins National Academy of Inventors Board of Directors
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has announced UConn Health’s Cato T. Laurencin M.D., Ph.D. as a new member of its Board of Directors.
July 24, 2020 | National Academy of Inventors
New Outpatient Therapeutic Plasma Exchange Clinic Improving the Patient Experience
UConn Health is now home to an Outpatient Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) Clinic. This new service will allow patients in need to have same-day outpatient plasmapheresis treatment thus avoiding a lengthy inpatient hospital stay.
July 23, 2020 | Lauren Woods