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Paramedics bring a patient to the UConn Health Emergency Department. (Lanny Nagler for UConn Health)

When Should I Go to the Emergency Department?

More than 300,000 Americans on average are treated in our nation's emergency departments every day.

Health Center’s Bone Infection Team Handles Toughest Cases

An active mother of three young children, Kathleen Hobin suffered devastating injuries when an elderly driver struck her vehicle.

COPD Foundation Announces Landmark Measure

UConn Health Center enrolls the 1,000th patient for the Bronchiectasis Research Registry.

Diabetes – A Global Health Threat

The Health Center’s diabetes education program coordinator discusses the increasing incidence of diabetes and the importance of education and prevention.

UConn Fire Lt. Wendell Cote (left) and firefighter Brian Little, paramedics based out of the Health Center, transmitted electrocardiogram data from the patient’s home.

Health Center Treats Heart Attack Patient in Record Time

Quick work by paramedics, emergency department staff, and the cardiac catheterization lab led to a patient undergoing a life-saving angioplasty within 21 minutes of his arrival.

(left to right) Jim Calhoun, Dr. Peter Deckers and UConn Foundation board chairman Mark Shenkman.

Jim and Pat Calhoun Receive UConn Foundation Philanthropy Award

The award honors the Calhouns’ humanitarian and philanthropic efforts on behalf of UConn.

Dr. Peter Deckers (left) presents Robert Norris with the Dr. Peter J. Deckers Employee Appreciation Award on November 8, 2011. (Janine Gelineau/UConn Health Center Photo)

Expo 2011 – Celebrating the UConn Health Center

During the event, Bob Norris was awarded the third annual Dr. Peter J. Deckers Employee Appreciation Award.

Photo of nine month baby crying

Kids’ Temper Tantrums Encompass a Range of Emotions

A UConn psychology professor is analyzing recordings of toddlers’ tantrums to better understand how kids manage their emotions and what parents can do about it.

Health Center Family Loses a Founding Father

The UConn Health Center is mourning the passing of Dr. James F. O’Rourke, professor emeritus of immunology, and one of the founders of the Health Center’s vision research program.

New Prenatal Screening Test is Easier – But Raises Ethical Issues

Health Center professor and international expert Peter Benn recommends caution in new Down syndrome test.