Hartford County
UConn Health Experts Weigh in on RSV Surge
Experts recommend continued vigilance to prevent spread of all respiratory illnesses, including influenza, COVID-19
December 1, 2022 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Raising Awareness of Malnutrition in One Connecticut Community and Beyond
Naniel Scott '23 (CAHNR) is using her knowledge of nutritional sciences to help the community improve the quality of their health
November 29, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Allied Health Students Help Save Man Experiencing Heart Attack at Hartford Marathon
When a runner collapsed at the finish line of the Hartford Marathon, students from UConn's allied health program jumped to action and helped save his life
November 23, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Husky Harvest Aims to Help Regional Campuses with Food Insecurity
Students, faculty, community groups, merchants, and others join together to address growing need
November 21, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips
Grant Enhances Solar Energy, Storm Readiness Efforts
Eversource Energy Center associate director Junbo Zhao earns $4.4 million to develop transformative technologies and advance Connecticut’s preparedness and response to inclement weather
November 21, 2022 | Matt Engelhardt
Season of Thanksgiving: UConn Health Cares for Refugees and Immigrants in Need
To date, 1,000 people from roughly 40 countries have been assisted by UConn Immigrant Health, which provides health care, education, and advocacy
November 21, 2022 | Lauren Woods
Battling Stage 4 Breast Cancer for 4 Years: ‘I Have Cancer, But Cancer Does Not Have Me’
UConn Health's Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center, a world leader in cancer vaccines, is researching innovative vaccines against aggressive breast cancer and teaming with the V Foundation to raise more research funding for this game-changing research
November 18, 2022 | Lauren Woods
Free Dental Clinic at UConn Serves Over 1,000 Smiles
The Connecticut Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic took place for the first time on UConn Health’s campus, serving over 1,000 patients in need during the two-day event
November 15, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
UConn Law Establishes Eviction Defense Clinic
Connecticut recently became one of only three states with a Right to Counsel law in cases of eviction or loss of a housing subsidy
November 14, 2022 | Jeanne Leblanc
Fierberg Scholar Dreams of Being an Advocate for the Voiceless
Faridah Kisekka-Sessanga's experiences as a Muslim immigrant from Uganda inform her approach to social work
November 2, 2022 | Ziba Kashef