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When Every Minute Matters: Surviving an Aortic Dissection

When Tony LaMark experienced sudden sweating and jaw pain at home, he trusted his instincts and called 911, a decision that helped save his life.

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What You Need to Know about the Flu, COVID, and RSV Season

Dr. David Banach, infectious diseases physician and hospital epidemiologist at UConn Health, explains the various vaccines that will be available this season.

collage Drs. Cristina Viguera and Anthony Alessi

‘Healthy Rounds’: Progress With ALS, Other Neuromuscular Disorders

Dr. Cristina Viguera, neurologist specializing in neuromuscular disorders, joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast

Doctors at Black Doctors Day.

The Connecticut National Medical Association Society Hosts Black Doctors Day at UConn Health

Leading Black doctors met students and educated them on a variety of medical specialties.

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Expanding Access to Pediatric Dental Care

Partnership between UConn and Brooker Memorial benefits patients, dental residents

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Revisiting 9/11, 25 Years Later

2 UConn Health physicians share their recollection of being part of the response to the World Trade Center site Sept. 11, 2001

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Can Ketones Help Us Age Better?

UConn Health study looks at extending health span.

Heart procedure being performed at UConn Health. (Ryan Bernat/UConn Health)

UConn Health Minute: Future of Heart Care

The future of heart care is being shaped by innovations that are improving patient outcomes. In this UConn Health Minute, cardiothoracic surgeon Michael Siegenthaler describes how technological advances are helping transform the way complex heart conditions are treated.

Dr. Laurencin at the ACS conference podium

Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn to Accept the 2027 American Chemical Society Award for Creative Invention

Laurencin will be honored at the ACS 2027 National Awards Banquet and Ceremony March 23 in New Orleans.

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UConn Health Opens Perinatal Mental Health Clinic

An integrated team of obstetric and mental health specialists is helping patients recognize and treat depression, anxiety and other conditions that can emerge during pregnancy and the first year after childbirth.