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Dr. Pamela Moore. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Readers’ Choice Award Goes to Dr. Pamela Moore

Medical director of UConn Health Storrs, Dr. Pamela A. Moore, was named a “Best Doctor” by the readers of the Chronicle in Willimantic, Conn.

Dental resident Roberta Wright tends to a patient. (Janine Gelineau/UConn Health Photo)

Reaccreditation Received by School of Dental Medicine

The School met or exceeded all the national standards, and the accrediting commission had no recommendations for improvement.

China visit

China and UConn Health Meet to Explore Collaborations

A delegation from China visited UConn Health this March seeking opportunities to collaborate on perinatal research and for the continuing education of physicians in China.

Deep Breath patient Andree Dennis-Gervais in the Simulation Room at UConn Health, undergoes training to use goggles in the CT scanner. She recently finished radiation treatment for cancer at UConn Health recently. (Lauren Woods/UConn Health Photo)

The Power of a Deep Breath

A new breathing technique served to protect the heart of a UConn Health breast cancer patient during radiation treatment after successful surgery.

Strober and Kels AAD award March 3

UConn Health Dermatologists Honored by the American Academy of Dermatology

Two UConn Health dermatologists, Dr. Bruce Strober and Dr. Jane Grant-Kels, were honored by the leadership of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) on March 3.

A tablet with the word colonoscopy, and a stethoscope. (Shutterstock Photo)

Colorectal Cancer: Screening Can Save Your Life

During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, UConn Health gastroenterologist Dr. Ethan Bortniker says screening can significantly lower your risk.

Operating room in new tower at UConn Health.

New State-of-the-Art Operating Rooms at UConn John Dempsey Hospital

The new tower opening on April 29 at UConn John Dempsey Hospital will be home to an impressive, state-of-the-art operating suite. By opening day, 10 of the tower’s new spacious operating rooms will be open for business.

Dr. Douglas

Dr. Montgomery Douglas Appointed Chair of Family Medicine at UConn Health

UConn Health has recruited leading expert, Dr. Montgomery Douglas, to serve as chair of the Department of Family Medicine and professor at UConn School of Medicine.

Leap Year baby Yuvraj Modi with his mom Shivu, dad Nish, and big sister Jahnvi at UConn John Dempsey Hospital. (Janine Gelineau/UConn Health Photo)

Leap Year Baby Born at UConn John Dempsey Hospital

The Modi family of Unionville is celebrating the arrival of baby Yuvraj 'Prince' Modi at UConn John Dempsey Hospital on Feb. 29.

Albertsen

American Urological Association to Honor Dr. Peter C. Albertsen

Dr. Peter C. Albertsen, professor in the Department of Surgery and chief of the Division of Urology at UConn Health, will be the recipient of the 2016 Eugene Fuller Triennial Prostate Award by The American Urological Association (AUA).