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UConn Health Recognized as High Performer for Inclusive Care

National recognition from the Healthcare Equality Index highlights commitment to providing inclusive, patient-centered care for all.

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Stronger Than Ever

A Gaelic football player overcame a serious bicep tendon injury and has returned to play thanks to the support and expertise of his orthopedic team at UConn Health

Dr. Gabriel Pastrana and Dr. Sonam Talreja began their pathology residency training at UConn School of Medicine in early July 2026 (UConn Photo/Sean Flynn).

Pathology Residents Now at UConn

Two pathology residents began training this July. It’s been decades since UConn has had a residency program for future pathologists.

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Women’s Center for Motion & Performance Helps Patient Find Relief After Years of Knee Pain

After years of unanswered knee pain, a personalized approach at UConn Health's Women's Center for Motion & Performance helped Katie Ralston find relief and reclaim the active life she loves.

Myasthenia gravis patient Jean Barden during a follow-up exam with Dr. Amanda Hernandez, neuromuscular specialist at UConn Health. (Ryan Bernat/UConn Health)

UConn Health Minute: Managing Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic condition caused by the immune system attacking the body. UConn Health’s neuromuscular team has the expertise to help patients navigate this difficult diagnosis.

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UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Has Audience with Pope Leo XIV

Sir Cato T. Laurencin presented the Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founder’s Award Medal to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.

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A Decade of Excellence in Stroke Care

UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus for 10th Consecutive Year

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Student Loan Repayment—Another Tool in CT AHEC’s Toolkit to Grow the State’s Healthcare Workforce

CT AHEC expanding and retaining Connecticut’s healthcare workforce, especially in underserved areas.

Myasthenia gravis patient Jean Barden talking with her daughter Allison while she receives an infusion treatment at UConn Health. (Ryan Bernat/UConn Health)

Never Giving Up

When Jean Barden, a vibrant, active grandmother, suddenly began struggling to swallow and breathe, her family feared the worst. But UConn Health’s neuromuscular team refused to give up on her care and expertly navigated Jean through her myasthenia gravis diagnosis and treatment – helping her regain her strength and love for life.

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‘Healthy Rounds’: Keeping Women Active and Healthy

UConn Health’s Dr. Katherine Coyner and Dr. Allison Schafer join on Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast