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UConn Health’s Caryl Ryan Recognized as Infection Prevention Champion
Hospital COO and chief nursing officer will accept Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology’s Healthcare Administrator Award
Known as the Silent Disease, Osteoporosis Affects 10 Million People in the US
Noreen Geraghty of Wallingford was prone to osteoporosis and had been diagnosed with the disease many years ago. A long-time patient of UConn Health for this issue, she appreciates the individualized care she receives from Dr. Faryal Mirza, as well as the convenient access to bone density tests on the same day as her appointments at the Center for Osteoporosis at UConn Health.
Students Awarded at Scholar Symposium
10 dental students and 10 medical students recognized for their research aptitude as part of UConn Health’s 2023 Medical/Dental Research Day and Clinician Scholar Symposium
UConn Health Hosts 60th CT Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
Top 5 honorees from the 2023 CT-JSHS will represent Connecticut at the national symposium in Virginia next month
The Stronger the Side Effects, the Longer Lasting the Vax
'Prior infection with COVID meant you were more likely to have a sustained immune response'
3 UConn Health Nurses Recognized for Outstanding Care
Fourth presentation of the Dr. Richard Simon Excellence in Clinical Neurosciences Award
UConn Health Minute: Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease is a common condition that causes pain and weakness in the legs or arms. As Dr. Kwame Amankwah, chief of vascular and endovascular surgery explains, there are simple, non-invasive tests that can accurately diagnose PAD leading to effective treatments.
Kindness – an Integral Part of the Patient Experience
“Kindness to me is showing compassion, being pleasant, and devoting time to listening,” says Crystal Trabal, UConn Center on Aging. “These qualities have shown to add value to my patients, family members, and coworkers.”
Shining Light on Rare Diseases and Research: Krabbe Disease
“UConn is rare. A lot of people here at UConn are doing research on rare diseases. With our rare disease research, we can hopefully make a difference – that’s our dream,” says UConn Health researcher Stephen J. Crocker, Ph.D.
Laughing His Way to Longevity: UConn Health Patient Offers Insights
World War II veteran, 98, shares secrets to ‘successful aging’ with UConn class of future physicians