Health & Well-Being

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Recognized Again Among Nation’s Best for Patient Experience

UConn’s John Dempsey only Connecticut hospital awarded 3 years running

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Study Demonstrates Health Disparities in U.S. Territories

The study found that people living in Puerto Rico had the most disparities when compared to those residing in the 50 states

Podcast: Spray Away Severe Depression

Dr. Caleb Battersby, UConn Health's director of interventional psychiatry, explains a treatment approach to severe depression that's providing hope

UConn Health Disparities Institute is Breaking the Silence Around Menopause

May is Women’s Health Month, let’s talk about menopause

Celebrating UConn Health’s Nurses

Meet this year’s Nightingale nurses as UConn Health recognizes its 1,200+ nurses, APRNs, and CRNAs

9x Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A

9 Straight A’s for Patient Safety

UConn John Dempsey Hospital again earns Leapfrog Group’s highest hospital safety grade

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A Protein Link Between Brain Diseases and Leaky Blood Vessels

New research offers insight into Alzheimer's, ALS, and other diseases

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UConn Researchers Find High Rates of Gambling Among Connecticut’s College Students

UConn Researchers Find High Rates of Gambling Among Connecticut’s College Students

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Dr. Hilary Onyiuke Among ‘Elite 8’ in Augmented Reality Spine Surgery

Appointed to National Technical Board for Augmedics xvision® Spine System

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Walnut Consumption Curbs Inflammation and Colon Cancer Risk

Clinical trial confirms the health benefits of eating walnuts to improve colonic health and for cancer prevention