Health & Well-Being

Dr. Mervyn F. Silverman, Director Of Health for the City and County of San Francisco, displays poster and leaflets during the early years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Looking at the Social Side of COVID-19 Through HIV Research

UConn researchers say the HIV/AIDS epidemic offers important lessons for confronting the COVID-19 pandemic.

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UConn Researchers Producing Husky Hand Sanitizer For Local Groups

The UConn Husky is a familiar mark on everything from t-shirts and sweatshirts to cornhole boards and cufflinks. Now, add hand sanitizer to the mix.

A group of elementary school girls have a foot race while a coach or teacher looks on.

School Wellness Policies Key to Ensuring New York Schools Adopt Healthier Nutrition and Exercise Standards

A new study by UConn's Rudd Center finds that school districts with strong wellness policies are more likely to have nutrition and physical activity programs in their schools.

A UConn Health APRN Who Makes Patients Feel at Home

UConn Health APRN Nayre Kennedy is celebrated by patients and colleagues alike for the dedication and personal touch she brings to her work.

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.