Health & Well-Being

Onlookers watch the appreciation parade for the dedicated UConn health care providers treating members of the UConn community on May 05, 2020.

UConn Health Care Workers Honored With Storrs Parade

Health care workers in Storrs were honored with a parade by UConn Public Safety, Facilities, and other agencies.

Two people holding hands in a hospital room.

UConn Health and the Role of Supportive/Palliative Care in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Palliative care has become a crucial aspect of UConn Health's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A group of UConn Health nurses wearing hospital scrubs and face masks.

Thank You, UConn Health Nurses

A video tribute to the nearly 900 nurses of UConn Health.

Professor Cheryl Beck meeting with a mother and infant child.

Meet the Researcher: Cheryl Beck

Cheryl Beck has devoted her research career to helping women struggling with postpartum depression and traumatic birth experiences.

A young woman lying on a bed with a book over her face.

Op-Ed: Five Things College Students Should Include in a Wellness Plan

UConn's Sandra M. Chafouleas offers advice for college students navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Sergio Sanchez Velasco models a face shield made through the 3D printing process to help protect dental residents and other health care workers from exposure to the novel coronavirus. (UConn Health Photo)

UConn Health Faculty Uses 3D Printing To Increase Emergency Dental PPE Supply

Two UConn Health dentists are using 3D printers to make personal protective equipment for health care providers treating dental emergencies.

A view of the UConn Health campus.

Video and eVisits – At UConn Health, There’s an App for That

UConn Health's revamped MyChart portal offers new services to patients, including video visits with health care providers.

UConn Puts Innovation to Work In Fight Against COVID-19

Joe Luciani of the Proof of Concept Center at the Innovation Partnership Building is putting his skills and technology to work for those on the front lines of the struggle against coronavirus.

A sign advertising CBD oil for sale.

Op-Ed: No, CBD is Not a Miracle Molecule that Can Cure Coronavirus

Claims for CBD's effectiveness in treating coronavirus are baseless hype rather than evidence-based evaluations, says UConn's C. Michael White.

Intubation boxes manufactured and donated by KVC Builders of Waltham, Massachusetts to UConn Health and other area hospitals

Improvise and Protect: UConn Health Docs Develop Intubation Hood for Staff

Two UConn Health doctors have devised a piece of equipment to protect health care workers from contagion while intubating COVID-19 patients.