Orthopedics
Empowering Equity in the Emergency Department
Grassroot diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are improving care and experience for UConn Health’s most vulnerable patients.
UConn Health Minute: Going For Gold
After suffering two devastating injuries, a US Master’s field hockey player is going for the gold again thanks to the Women’s Center for Motion and Performance at UConn Health.
2025 Dickson Prize in Medicine Goes to Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn
Sir Cato T. Laurencin, Albert and Wilda Van Dusen Distinguished Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Connecticut, is the recipient of the 2025 Dickson Prize in Medicine, the University of Pittsburgh’s highest honor.
Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit: Dr. Cato Laurencin and Dr. Samuel Laurencin
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin and his nephew Dr. Samuel J. Laurencin participated in the Waterbury, Connecticut event.
Welcoming Workplace
UConn John Dempsey Hospital nurse manager Nanette Pink cultivates inclusive environment
UConn Provost Announces Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship
The Provost's Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship (PAECES) recognize scholarly activities that integrate community engagement with research, creative work, and teaching
Dr. Hilary Onyiuke Among ‘Elite 8’ in Augmented Reality Spine Surgery
Appointed to National Technical Board for Augmedics xvision® Spine System
Augmedics Completes 10,000th Augmented Reality Spine Surgery – Performed at UConn Health
The record-setting 10,000th case was performed by Dr. Isaac Moss, Chair of Orthopedic Surgery at UConn Health. The orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery teams began using Augmedics in May 2022, becoming the first in central Connecticut to offer AR navigated spine surgery. Today, with six spine surgeons across the orthopedic and neurosurgery departments regularly utilizing xvision, it’s one of the largest AR programs in the country.
UConn Championing More Women Surgeons
Record Number of Female Medical Students Match into Future Careers in Surgery
UConn Health’s Role in Keeping the Huskies Healthy
UConn Health's Team Physicians play a vital role behind the scenes of the UConn athletes.