Health & Well-Being
Parade Honors Employees of UConn Health
First responders circled around the main entrance of UConn Health with sirens and horns blaring to say “Thank You."
PPE Patent Pending: Next Generation Custom-fitting Masks
UConn and UConn Health collaboration uses facial recognition technology to 3D-print individually sized add-ons that ensure proper fit and optimal protection.
Abnormal Stem Cells Underlie COPD’s Persistence
COPD persists in people even after they quit smoking, and a team of researchers has learned why.
Pandemic Prompts Largest Class in UConn History
UConn is currently offering undergraduate students a one-credit online course that studies the COVID-19 pandemic and it has reached an enrollment of over 4,000 – easily the largest in school history.
UConn Health to Use Blood From Recovered Patients to Fight COVID-19
UConn Health is using blood plasma from employees who have recovered from COVID-19 to help those still suffering from the disease.
UConn Research Team Developing Emergency Ventilator Prototype
UConn researchers have developed a prototype of an emergency ventilator that could be manufactured to meet surges in demand stemming from the coronavirus crisis.
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.
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.”
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.
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.