UConn Health
Three Consecutive Top ‘A’ Patient Safety Ratings for UConn John Dempsey Hospital
The national Leapfrog Group has awarded UConn John Dempsey Hospital for the third time in a row the highest patient safety rating.
May 13, 2022 | Lauren Woods
Tech-assisted Spine Surgery Likened to ‘X-Ray Vision’
UConn Health’s leadership in minimally invasive spine surgery continues with Connecticut’s first ‘augmented reality’ procedure.
May 13, 2022 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
A Small Spot of Skin Cancer Can have a Big Impact
It's skin cancer awareness month and Ken Jones was fortunate to find melanoma early and have it treated. Ken shared his story with us and Dr. Hao Feng tells us how much sunscreen we really need and how often you should see a dermatologist for a skin check.
May 12, 2022 | Jennifer Walker
UConn Health Joins Short List of ‘Centers of Excellence’
Maternity, knee replacement, lumbar spine fusion and lumbar laminectomy earn elite distinction within the state employee and retiree health plan.
May 12, 2022 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Science in Seconds: Healthy Aging
Getting a broad picture of how aging affects the whole body, and how older adults can be healthier for longer
May 12, 2022 | Carolyn Pennington
UConn Health 51st Commencement Adds 260 to Health Care Workforce
More than 260 new physicians, dentists, scientists, and public health professionals graduated at UConn Health's 51st Commencement on May 9 and are ready to enter the state and nation's health care workforce.
May 9, 2022 | Lauren Woods
UConn Health Celebrates Its ’22 Nightingale Nurses
Among a record 25 nominees, six UConn Health nurses have been selected for 2022 Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing. Meet this year's honorees.
May 5, 2022 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
BE FAST – When it Comes to a Stroke
Know the warning signs and symptoms of stroke so that you can act fast if you or someone you know might be having a stroke. The chances of survival are greater when emergency treatment begins quickly.
May 4, 2022 | Jennifer Walker
UConn Professors Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
This year, 261 individuals were named to the academy with compelling achievements in academia, business, government, and public affairs
May 4, 2022 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn Health Epilepsy Center Receives Distinction from National Association of Epilepsy Centers
The UConn Health Epilepsy Center has received the distinction of a Level 3 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC).
May 3, 2022 | Jennifer Walker