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Former UConn Softball Star Hits Homer for Her Health
Former student athlete Mandy Simjian learned important lessons as a star softball player at UConn. Now that mental toughness is helping the 37-year-old make some difficult decisions as she's treated for breast cancer. Watch the video to learn how UConn Health is helping Mandy win the biggest game of her life.
Patient’s Voice Restored Thanks to His Own Fat Cells
After years of having difficulty speaking because of a damaged vocal cord, Ed Favolise had his voice restored thanks to an unlikely source. Watch the video to see how UConn Health’s team of experts used Favolise’s own fat cells from his abdomen to repair his vocal cord and restore his quality of life.
Digital Dentistry Has Patient Smiling Again
Digital dentistry is making the process of replacing and repairing teeth safer and more precise. Watch the video to see how one patient's smile was restored using the latest in computer technology.
Supporting American Heart Association and Go Red for Women
UConn Health was a proud sponsor of the recent Greater Hartford Go Red for Women Luncheon and Wellness Showcase at CT Convention Center April 4, 2017.
Nature-Inspired Art Exhibits at UConn Health
The art exhibits of Pamela Bramble and Suzan Scott will be shown at the Celeste LeWitt Gallery at UConn Health until June 8, 2017.
Love and Exercise Go Together for Long-Time Powerful Aging Participants
Lorry and Marty Clayman have been married 58 years and have been participating in the Powerful Aging program at UConn Health for nearly 18 years. The couple credits the program with helping them lead a heart healthy lifestyle. That’s where we caught up with the couple and asked them what their secret is to a long and happy marriage.
Cancer Patient Shares His Story of Hope
Lung cancer patient Michel Gueret had a life expectancy of less than a year. After participating in an immunotherapy clinical trial at UConn Health, he now has no more lung cancer symptoms. Michel is sharing his success story to help give hope to other advanced cancer patients, “Never underestimate what is possible.”
Lifestyle Medicine Patient: Success When So Many Others Fail
Melissa Dzierlatka is beating the odds - after losing more than 160 pounds she's kept the weight off more than a year later and is no longer borderline diabetic.
Stroke Survivor Strums Guitar Again
When a stroke limited Bruce Cleinman’s use of his left arm and hand, one of his biggest concerns was he wouldn’t be able to play guitar anymore. But he followed the recovery plan of the UConn Health Stroke Program, customized for him. In a matter of weeks he was strumming his guitar again.
Come in from the Cold to View New Winter Art Exhibit at UConn Health
The art exhibits of Patricia Corbett and Katherine Schwartz will be shown at the Celeste LeWitt Gallery at UConn Health until March 9, 2017.