UConn Health

Stroke Patient Reminds Others the Importance of Being Mindful

“I count myself as incredibly lucky I went right to the ER and I was able to have the tPA within four hours,” says Ricki Hellner. “The care at UConn Health was wonderful, I can't say enough good things about it.”

Drone views of the UConn entryway sign lit green for Earth Day. March 16, 2022.

Celebrating UConn’s Class of 2023

A class full of passion, ambition, and hope

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UConn Health Celebrates Its ’23 Nightingale Nurses

Meet the six UConn Health nurses selected among a record 35 nominees for the 2023 Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing

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UConn Health Screens Firefighters for Skin Cancer

Dermatologists, residents, students offer free screenings for UConn and community firefighters, whose occupational exposures increase their risk of melanoma and other cancers

Adeline Martinez is not Letting Multiple Sclerosis Define Her

Adeline Martinez was diagnosed at 30 years old with MS. She comes to work at UConn Health's Nephrology Department even when she may not be feeling well, because she knows that there are patients here that need her and they in turn give her strength.

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Straight A’s in Patient Safety for UConn John Dempsey Hospital

The Leapfrog Group Awards UConn’s Teaching Hospital Another ‘A’ for Highest Patient Safety

Lauren Geaney, MD, a foot and ankle surgeon is one of the 36 UConn Health physicians named to the 2023 'Top Doctors' list published by Connecticut Magazine (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo).

‘Top Doctors’ List Celebrates Expertise at UConn Health

Connecticut Magazine's 2023 ‘Top Doctors’ list is out and 37 UConn Health doctors are on the list

Student, mental health and depression with anxiety, burnout and sad for exam results, fail or mistake while sitting outdoor. Young man, stress and tired and depressed on university or college campus.

Report: Mental Health Crises Spike Among Youth

Suicide related emergency room visits for young people have increased every year since 2011

The Importance of Equity in Policing our Community

Lt. Jennifer Moskowitz, UConn Police Department at UConn Health "we work with many underrepresented communities that must be treated with respect and equity for a successful outcome.

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UConn John Dempsey Hospital Recognized for Elite Patient Experience

Healthgrades’ Outstanding Patient Experience Award puts John Dempsey Hospital among the top 10% nationwide