Women’s Health

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Helping Women Stay Active at Every Stage of Life

After years of knee pain threatened to limit the active life she loved, Anne found a team at UConn Health’s Women’s Center for Motion & Performance that listened to what she wanted and helped her get moving again.

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Fact vs. Fiction: Separating the Myths from the Science Behind GLP-1 Medications

From social media claims to questions about safety, UConn Health OB/GYN and obesity medicine specialist Dr. Jason Schneider explains what patients should really know.

Maternal-fetal medicine expert Dr. Andrea Shields is principal investigator for a clinical trial at UConn School of Medicine.

UConn Predicting Risk of Gestational Diabetes Early, Before it Strikes

Ten percent of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes by the third trimester.

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UConn Health Celebrates Grand Opening of Expanded Torrington Location

The newly renovated facility brings a range of healthcare services together under one roof, making care more convenient and accessible close to home.

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UConn John Dempsey Hospital Named a 2026 Best Maternity Hospital by Newsweek

Only Hospital in Hartford County to Earn Five Blue Ribbons

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Celebrating Healthcare Week at UConn Health – OB/GYN

WFSB surprised the OB/GYN team as part of Healthcare Week celebrations.

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UConn Health Physicians Ranked Among the Nation’s Best in 2026 “Top Doctors” List

60 UConn Health Physicians Named Among Connecticut’s Top Doctors for 2026 in Connecticut Magazine

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UConn Health Strengthens Perinatal Mental Health Care for Connecticut Families

During Perinatal Mental Health Month, UConn Health is highlighting its growing efforts to improve care for pregnant and postpartum individuals through integrated services, community engagement, research, and education aimed at supporting families across Connecticut.

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National Infertility Week – Genetic Counseling

UConn Health genetic counselors, Brittany Gancarz and Olivia Riccio  discuss how genetic counseling can help families get answers about infertility

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National Infertility Week- Endometriosis and Fibroids

UConn Health OB-GYN chair Dr. Danielle Luciano explains how treatments for endometriosis and fibroids offer hope for those struggling with infertility.