Community Impact
Governor Launches Student Loan Repayment Program for Healthcare Providers
On May 20 Governor Ned Lamont announced that his administration is launching a new state program to address the healthcare workforce shortage in Connecticut’s health professional shortage areas.
UConn Lab Sequences Rabies in Black Bear
The Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (CVMDL) published findings after they sequenced the entire genome of the virus and compared it with existing rabies sequences from other animals
‘Doctors Academy’ at UConn Health Graduates High School Seniors
Connecticut High School Seniors graduated on May 15 from the Health Career Opportunity Programs
Revived Give and Go Program Helps People and Planet
UConn community diverts over 8,000 pounds of donations to local aid organizations during move out.
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood Awards $10 Million to HDFS Project
UConn researchers and CT OEC launch the ‘CT Early Years’ program to support families of infants and toddlers
Delicious Medicine: UConn Extension and Danbury’s Food Farmacy
UConn Extension nutrition experts are helping hundreds of shoppers use food as medicine and learn about healthy cooking
Health Disparities Institute Leader on a Community Mission to Make Change
In this Q & A article Dr. Linda Sprague Martinez shares how much more we still have to learn from our community members to address pressing public health issues like health inequity.
Connecticut’s Only Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Center Launches
New, collaborative PCD Center at Connecticut Children’s and UConn Health is advancing diagnosis and treatment for children and adults with the rare genetic condition.
Ask UConn Extension: Tips to Stop Bugging Out on the Trails
Enjoying Connecticut's trails doesn't have to include a bite from ticks, mosquitoes, or stinging insects
Ask UConn Extension: Getting an Early Start on Spring Gardens
Experts from UConn Extension's Master Gardener team share words of wisdom to enhance your green thumb