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Medical School Holds Annual Awards Night Ceremony
The UConn School of Medicine held its annual Spring Awards Night ceremony on Monday, April 23. The awards recognize faculty, staff and students in the first through third years of medical school.
UConn Health Graduate Students Volunteer at Elementary School Science Fair
Biomedical sciences graduate students from UConn Health volunteered their time at the 5th annual Science Fair at Edward W. Morley Elementary School in West Hartford. The fledgling scientists ranged from kindergarten to 5th grade.
‘It Feels Real’ – Dental Students Train with High-Tech Simulators
UConn is among only a handful of dental schools in the country to have an innovative training technology using 3D virtual reality simulation. Watch the video to see how the Advanced Dental Simulation Lab allows students to practice their skills and ultimately, improve patient care.
First Procedure Performed in Hybrid OR
The state-of-the-art hybrid operating room at UConn Health is now up and running. Watch the video to see what makes this room special and how it benefits patients.
Congratulations 2018 Nightingale Award Winners
UConn Health is proud to announce the 2018 Nightingale Nurse Awards for Excellence in Nursing recipients. These individuals were nominated by their peers in recognition of their significant impact on patient care and their life-long commitment to the profession.
Medical and Dental School Awards and Honors
Recently received awards and honors by faculty, staff, and students in the UConn medical and dental schools.
Light-Inspired Spring Art Exhibits at UConn Health
The light-inspired spring art exhibits of both Dr. Janice Oliveri and John Wheat will be shown at the Celeste LeWitt Gallery at UConn Health until June 14, 2018.
Mom Delivers Healthy Baby Despite Life-threatening Complications
Most pregnancies go according to plan, but when they don’t it’s imperative to have experienced clinicians who can deal with the unexpected. Such was the case with Stefanie Gaidos who suffers from a rare condition that put her and her baby’s life at risk. Watch the video to see how UConn Health’s specialized team of doctors and nurses helped Stefanie survive to deliver a healthy baby.
Eating for a Healthy Heart
Although no single food is a cure-all, certain foods have been shown to improve your heart health. Watch the video to see which top 10 heart healthy foods are among those recommended by UConn Health’s Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center.
Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot
Flu hospitalization rates across the country are the highest ever seen at this point in the season since tracking began in 2005, according to the CDC. Laura Haynes, professor of immunology in the UConn Center on Aging, offers some insights into this year's flu season.