Health & Well-Being

Members of the Connecticut National Guard came to UConn Health to help clean out offices and set up hospital rooms in the Connecticut Tower of UConn John Dempsey Hospital. April 13, 2020 (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo)

National Guard Sets up Additional COVID-19 Surge Capacity at UConn Health

Members of the Connecticut National Guard helped UConn Health prepare for a potential surge in COVID-19 patients.

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Flying Is Another Passion For UConn Health Student

Laura Doherty is currently in the middle of an incredibly rigorous program at UConn Health - and wait until you hear what she does to “relax.”

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When Added Burdens Can Lead to Burnout

Three UConn Health experts weigh in on the COVID-19 pandemic’s strain on the health care system, and how it can impact the providers on the front lines.

A cinema marquee listing three rules for pandemic safety: social distance, wash hands, and clean surfaces.

Study of COVID-19 Risk Communication Finds ‘Optimistic Bias’ Slows Preventive Behavior

A study has found that "optimistic bias" can hinder individuals' efforts to take precautions in the face of health threats like the coronavirus pandemic.

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COVID-19 Testing Available To UConn Students In Storrs

UConn students can now be tested for the COVID-19 virus on the Storrs campus in a familiar and friendly location through Student Health and Wellness (SHaW).

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UConn Health Testing Site Setup Was An All-Hands-On-Deck Effort

The efficiency of the testing site is the result of hours of planning and preparation by the entire staff at UConn Health.

A pregnant woman wearing a medical mask applies sanitizer to her hands.

Q&A: Pregnancy in a Pandemic

UConn Health's Dr. Christopher Morosky answers questions about pregnancy and COVID-19.

Care for the Caregiver in the Age of Coronavirus

UConn Health's Dr. Karina Berg discusses how to care for someone at home with coronavirus - and how caregivers should maintain their own health.

Gatekeeping in Global Health – A Student Organized Global Health Symposium on Health Disparities

Amidst a global pandemic, it is difficult to remember a time when we were not all thinking about global health issues. For Global Health Spaces on Campus (GloHSOC), the need to build enduring proactive, community-centered health care systems have always been at the forefront long before we arrived at our current state.

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Farmington and Storrs Team to Make Needed PPE for UConn Health

The collaborative efforts of medical doctors from UConn Health with engineers, scientists, and researchers from Storrs will soon produce an increased supply of personal protection equipment,