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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."
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.
Medical Students Leading Caregivers through Alzheimer’s Disease with a new Caregiver Support Group
During Alzheimer's Awareness Month and National Family Caregiver month we learn about a new support group at UConn Center on Aging for caregivers of Alzheimer's and related dementia lead by our medical students.
Dr. Ted Rosenkrantz Awarded the 2022 Alicia’s Angels ‘Angel Award’
“Dr. Rosenkrantz’s career is beyond inspirational to me. I have tremendous respect of him as a physician and as a person," Jona Sager, founder and chair of the board of Alicia’s Angels, Inc.
Patient Credits UConn Health for Saving Her from Breast Cancer and then Giving Her Life Back with New Technology
From diagnosing, treating and curing her breast cancer, to giving her back her self-esteem with a new type of breast prosthetic created with her in mind, Jan Figueroa credits UConn Health for saving her life and giving it back to her.
Aging, Frailty, and our Microbiomes: UConn Health/JAX Study Findings in Nature Aging
Study shows our microbiomes—the trillions of microbes that live on and within us—play central roles in our health and susceptibility to different diseases. And as we age, our microbiomes change too, with important health implications over time.
Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Discovered During Visit to Emergency Department for a Cough
As we round out Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with our experts in this area about the difficulty in diagnosing ovarian cancer early and Sharon Johnson about her diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer at UConn Health.
New Residency Program is a Hidden Gem of Medicine
The inaugural Residents of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine are pioneers of the new program that began in July. We caught up with some of the Residents of the program to learn more.
Doctors Assess Opportunities Gained, Lost through Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visits
UConn Health's Dr. Patrick Coll, UNC School of Medicine’s Dr. John Batsis, and colleagues authored an analysis of Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visits since they were instituted 10 years ago, finding the one-size-fits-all approach needs an upgrade to truly help seniors prevent disease and live healthier lives.
Research finds Biomarkers in Older Adults with Late-Life Depression
Major depression in older adults is very common, disabling, and increases the risk of many diseases of aging including Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, cardiovascular and even mortality. Therefore, it constitutes a major public health issue, especially considering the growing number of older adults in the U.S. and worldwide.