Health & Well-Being
Grateful Patient Survives Lung Cancer Due to Early Detection
“UConn is my hospital of choice, and I cannot say enough about Dr. Ibrahim and his team.” - Chris Ambrose
Preventing Death from Lung Cancer is the Goal of the Lung Cancer Screening Program at UConn Health
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer related death because so many patients are diagnosed at late stages when curing the disease is not possible. Many former and current tobacco users are unaware that a simple, annual low-dose CT scan can catch lung cancers early enough to achieve a cure. Dr. Ethan Bernstein and Dr. Electra Kaloudis, are in the process of evolving lung cancer screening at UConn Health into a subspecialized clinic that aims to reduce barriers to lung cancer screening.
Ketamine Can Rapidly Reduce Symptoms of PTSD and Depression, New Study Finds
The treatment may be especially beneficial for people with severe symptoms who need urgent care
Changing the Quality of Life for those with COPD at UConn Health
November is COPD Awareness Month and patients Peter Cawley and Heather Butt share the procedure that was first performed in Connecticut at UConn Health and has vastly improved their quality of life.
Running, Rucking, and Remembering: UConn, HMF Team Up for Veterans Day Road Race
Sunday, Nov. 12 event pays tribute to alum and Navy SEAL Kyle Milliken, killed in action in 2017
Federal Nutrition Assistance for Young Children: Under-utilized and Unequally Accessed
Only 3 out of 5 licensed childcare centers in low-income areas participate in CACFP, despite great needs in the community
Spotlight on Services: Ophthalmology Technicians
The (eye) doctor will see you, but usually not without at least one of UConn Health’s 18 certified ophthalmology techs seeing you first
Disclosing Product Ingredients on Children’s Drink Packages Helps Correct Misperceptions About Ingredients
Requiring companies to indicate added sugar, diet sweeteners and percent juice on the front of children’s fruit-flavored drinks may reduce children’s sweetened fruit drink consumption
A Comprehensive Picture of Health Benefits of Eggs
New research provides a broader perspective on the nutritional effects of egg consumption in young, healthy adults
UConn Medical Students Invite Public to ‘Walk With a Future Doc’
Monthly walks in Elizabeth Park feature discussion of health topics with students and physicians