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UConn Health Minute: Lung Cancer Treatment
Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer for both men and women but as UConn Health thoracic surgeon Dustin Walters explains, patient outcomes can be improved with early screening and advanced treatment options.
National Innovation Award Goes to UConn Health Leaders Program
UConn Health Leaders (UCHL) is the proud national winner of the Quality and Practice Innovation Award from the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM).
Menopause Demystified
During Women’s Health month we spoke with Dr. Maryanne McDonnell, OB/GYN at UConn Health to shed some light on the topic of Menopause.
Governor Launches Student Loan Repayment Program for Healthcare Providers
On May 20 Governor Ned Lamont announced that his administration is launching a new state program to address the healthcare workforce shortage in Connecticut’s health professional shortage areas.
UConn Health Marks Clinical Trials Day
1st randomized clinical trial predates American Revolution
‘Doctors Academy’ at UConn Health Graduates High School Seniors
Connecticut High School Seniors graduated on May 15 from the Health Career Opportunity Programs
Geriatric Care Program Now Available for Cancer Patients at UConn Health
The Geriatric Oncology Co-Management Program was created at UConn Health’s Carol and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center in conjunction with the UConn Center on Aging creating a unique program that only a minority of community oncology practices in the U.S. provide access to geriatric specialty care
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Inducted at the Plastics Hall of Fame Ceremony
Laurencin made breakthroughs using polymeric materials in medical devices, biologics, and pharmaceuticals.
Tackling the Future of Oral Health and Education
Dr. Sophia Saeed has been appointed to a national task force addressing challenges facing dental education and patient care delivery
UConn Health Using AI for Early Identification of Lung Cancer
UConn Health has implemented an Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) system to assist with the identification, management, and treatment of patients with lung cancer.