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Connecticut Sees Increase in Occupational Disease

On eve of Labor Day, new report finds 2022 saw significant rise in cases

Dr. Timothy Lishnak examines a model patient

Why Whooping Cough Now?

Resurgence of pertussis is relative, says Dr. Timothy Lishnak from UConn Health’s family medicine faculty

Dental Class of 2028 is Ready for the Next Chapter

The incoming class of 51 students received their White Coats on Friday

A phone screen showing information about mpox next to the World Health Organization logo.

Mpox ‘Global Emergency’ Not an Imminent Threat in US

Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus monitors from UConn Health’s International Traveler’s Medical Service

UConn Welcomes School of Medicine’s Class of 2028

112 future doctors have arrived at UConn Health in Farmington and are now equipped with their white coats to give back to the people of Connecticut.

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Summer Scientific Research by Connecticut Youth at UConn Health

The High School Student Research Apprentice Program is one of the many programs of UConn Health’s Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative

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New Geroscience Program Delves Into the Mysteries of Aging

'Our goal is to give as many students as possible a greater appreciation and understanding of aging'

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Altruistic Teens Help UConn Health Grow Volunteer Program

With 33 high school students, volunteer participation is highest since before pandemic

Patient Pain Free and Swinging a Golf Club After Cervical Disc Replacements

Tysen Kendig admits the idea of spinal surgery was undoubtedly scary, but he knew going in that he had one of the very best surgeons in the business to fix his cervical stenosis leading to extreme confidence going into surgery but after the fact is even more impressed with the quality of care.

UConn Health Minute: Women’s Center for Motion and Performance

Women are more susceptible to certain injuries such as ACL tears, stress fractures and osteoarthritis. The Women’s Center for Motion and Performance at UConn Health addresses those challenges and empowers women to stay healthy and active at every stage of their life.