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Five UConn Professors Named to World’s Highly Cited Research List
The list uses both quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify individuals who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their chosen field
November 28, 2022 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Patient and Family Grateful for the Care Received at UConn Health that Saved Her Life
Last Thanksgiving Eve, Judy Krafcik was in the Emergency Department at UConn John Dempsey Hospital and her health situation was dire. She credits the staff at UConn Health for keeping her alive so she can make the turkey this Thanksgiving.
November 23, 2022 | Jennifer Walker
UConn Health Plans for Tomorrow with Clinical Trials Today for Better Treatment of Lung Cancer
Pat Davis, a Hospital Emergency Operator at UConn Health, credits Dr. Omar Ibrahim for saving her life when she was diagnosed and treated for lung cancer. She is now six years cancer free and her motto is "Just Say Yes to Life."
November 22, 2022 | Jennifer Walker
Season of Thanksgiving: UConn Health Cares for Refugees and Immigrants in Need
To date, 1,000 people from roughly 40 countries have been assisted by UConn Immigrant Health, which provides health care, education, and advocacy
November 21, 2022 | Lauren Woods
Battling Stage 4 Breast Cancer for 4 Years: ‘I Have Cancer, But Cancer Does Not Have Me’
UConn Health's Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center, a world leader in cancer vaccines, is researching innovative vaccines against aggressive breast cancer and teaming with the V Foundation to raise more research funding for this game-changing research
November 18, 2022 | Lauren Woods
UConn Set to Compete in the Jimmy V Classic and Raise Funds to Fight Cancer
UConn is uniting with other universities and the V Foundation to raise money for impactful cancer research
November 17, 2022 | UConn Foundation
Free Diapers Can Really Help Connecticut Moms, Dads, and Children in Need
The Connecticut Hospital Association and the Diaper Bank of Connecticut are taking statewide the successful Diaper Connections pilot program of UConn Health’s Women’s Center and Family Medicine Clinics
November 16, 2022 | Lauren Woods
Fourth Consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade for UConn John Dempsey Hospital
The National Leapfrog Group announces UConn John Dempsey Hospital’s fourth consecutive “A” Hospital Safety Grade. This national distinction celebrates achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.
November 16, 2022 | Jennifer Walker
Free Dental Clinic at UConn Serves Over 1,000 Smiles
The Connecticut Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic took place for the first time on UConn Health’s campus, serving over 1,000 patients in need during the two-day event
November 15, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
‘Motherhood is Awesome’ – Sickle Cell Patient Thankful for Healthy Baby Girl
UConn Health’s New England Sickle Cell Institute and Maternal-Fetal Medicine clinic helped make Daisha’s lifelong dream come true
November 15, 2022 | Carolyn Pennington