School of Medicine
‘Cyclopaths’ Complete 3,500-mile Bike Trip for Charity
Four UConn med students spent their last free summer pedaling Coast to Coast for a Cause, raising money for a camp for medically challenged children.
One-Stop Cell Simulation Shop
UConn Health’s Leslie M. Loew, professor of cell biology and computer science and engineering, has received $1.3 million from the National Institutes of Health to maintain and improve a project that has been aiding international cell biology research for 21 years.
New Cancer Clinical Practice Guideline for Severe Jaw Condition Stresses Collaboration Between Dentists and Oncologists
A new clinical practice guideline that stresses the importance of collaboration between dentists and medical oncologists to prevent, diagnose, and treat medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in cancer patients was recently published by a team of experts, including leadership from UConn School of Dental Medicine faculty Dr. Douglas Peterson.
Another Summer of Youth Educational Enrichment Celebrated
Over 200 students and their families celebrated the end of the 2019 Health Career Opportunity Programs summer enrichment programs on Friday—marking a culmination of weeks of research and clinical internships for aspiring physicians, dentists, and scientists.
Summer Awards for School of Medicine Faculty
Read about this summer's recent awards and honors for UConn School of Medicine faculty and researchers.
Get Fit by Walking with a Future Doc
UConn School of Medicine medical students are launching their "Walk with a Future Doc" program. Join the free walks occurring on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month to get fit and learn new ways to boost your health. The first walk is Aug. 10 at 9:00 a.m at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford.
Attacking Barriers to Improve Health Outcomes
UConn Health’s population health team works with providers identify and assist patients who could benefit from care management and community resources.
Ways to Naturally Lower Your Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Learn how UConn Health's Lifestyle Medicine Clinic at the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center is teaching patients how to naturally lower their cholesterol.
UConn Health August 2019 Programs, Events
Here is a list of UConn Health programs scheduled for August and early September 2019. This information will be updated with any additions or other schedule changes.
Nurse Makes Lifesaving Catch
Read how a nurse at UConn Health made a lifesaving catch by spotting a Bristol man's dangerous, abnormal heart rhythm on the heart monitor moments before he was to be discharged home.