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Children 12-15 Years Old Can Now Get the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Th FDA has just expanded the use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children 12-15 years of age. Learn more about what parents really need to know when it comes to the vaccine from UConn School of Medicine pediatrician Jody Terranova, DO.
May 11, 2021 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Historic 50th Commencement for UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
UConn Health's 50th Commencement was held on May 8 for its new physicians, dentists, and scientists graduating from across UConn School of Medicine, UConn School of Dental Medicine, and its UConn Graduate School programs.
May 8, 2021 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Debunking Skin Cancer Myths
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. May is skin cancer awareness month and we debunk some common myths about this disease and provide some tips to reduce your risk.
May 6, 2021 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
Profile: Dr. David F. Argüello
Primary care physician Dr. David Argüello has found that his favorite hobby, photography, enhances his creative expression as well as his technical expertise. He believes these attributes translate into better patient care by promoting communication and the ability to problem solve difficult diagnoses.
May 6, 2021 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
Teens, Screens, and Anxiety/Depression
What is the relationship between our teens' relationship with their smartphones and their mental health? A UConn Health psychiatrist shares what his research is finding.
May 5, 2021 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
Changing the Lives of Young People
For two decades, the Health Career Opportunity Program has been inspiring people of all backgrounds to pursue the study of health care
May 4, 2021 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
National Leadership Role for UConn Health’s Dr. Rebecca Andrews
Dr. Rebecca Andrews, UConn Health primary care physician, begins a one-year term as chair of the board of governors for the American College of Physicians, the largest medical specialty organization in the U.S.
May 3, 2021 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
“A” in Patient Safety for UConn John Dempsey Hospital
The highest hospital patient safety rating has been awarded to UConn John Dempsey Hospital by The Leapfrog Group.
April 29, 2021 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Meeting People Where They are to Provide COVID Vaccinations
UConn Health is deploying the FEMA Mobile Vaccination Unit in four towns throughout Eastern Connecticut for nine days beginning today in East Hartford.
April 28, 2021 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
UConn Health Minute: Running from Injuries
Running injuries are extremely common but many can be prevented. The UConn Institute for Sports Medicine offers individual and team-based risk screenings; customized prevention protocols and assistance developing rehab and return-to-play goals.
April 28, 2021 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine