UConn Health

Medical assistant Regina Rushby takes William Cordero's temparature using a heat scanner, part of the screening process for entry at UConn Health. June 5, 2020 (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo)

The Re-Engineering of UConn Health

When UConn Health professionals saw the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, they knew that "business as usual" was over.

Goodbye, Handshake. Hello, LMG

With handshakes on hold because of the pandemic, UConn researchers offer a germ-free way to greet each other in person.

nurse with custom-fitted frame over her mask

UConn-made COVID-19 Mask Solution Coming to Market

Licensing deal with Connecticut Biotech of South Windsor enables commercial production of custom-fit mask frames developed by UConn’s Connecticut Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering.

Drs. Beebe and Solovyova portaits, white coats

Dr. Roy Beebe, Longtime Orthopedic Surgeon, Retires

Dr. Olga Solovyova succeeds him as the total hip and knee replacement expert at UConn Health's orthopedic and sports medicine practice in Avon.

PGA Honoring UConn Health Care Workers

Ten UConn Health workers have been chosen to be honored at the Travelers Championship for work on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Group portrait (wearing masks) by the sign for Ojakian Commons

Bringing COVID-19 Testing to the Community

UConn Health Multiple Sclerosis Center leads an effort to test vulnerable patients for COVID-19.

Web conference screen grab with the students wearing bike helmets

Pedaling Past a Pandemic With Four UConn Health Students

The annual summer "Coast to Coast" fundraising cycling tour by UConn Health students has become a "House to House" tour, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UConn Health Offers Virtual Visits as a Safe and Convenient Option for Patients

With some patients putting off needed medical appointments over fears of COVID-19, UConn Health offers 'virtual' visits as a safe alternative.

UConn Professor Successfully Demonstrates Delivery of Microscopic Powerhouses to Liver in Animals

A groundbreaking experiment by a UConn researcher marks the first time mitochondria have ever been successfully introduced into specific cells in living animals. 

Young scientist discussing with colleague. Female researcher is sharing her ideas during meeting. They are wearing uniforms in laboratory.

UConn Dental Faculty Address Need for More Diverse Dental Workforce

Faculty at the UConn School of Dental Medicine are launching a program to build a more diverse workforce across multiple fields.