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UConn John Dempsey Hospital Earns Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation by the American College of Emergency Physicians

As an Accredited Geriatric Emergency Department, John Dempsey Hospital’s protocol-driven approach to geriatric care allows us to provide superior, tailored care. Seniors who visit our emergency department can be assured that the facility has the necessary expertise, equipment, and personnel in place to provide optimal care.

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Don’t Be Haunted by Halloween Candy Decisions

UConn pediatric dental experts give tips on how to lessen the impact of a very sugary holiday

UConn Health Helping Build Connecticut Youths Future Careers in Health and Science

2024 Bridge to the Future Health Career Pathways Mentoring Conference Returns In-Person

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Connecticut Technology Council Honors 11 From UConn

Formed in 1994, the organization is the voice of all technology companies in Connecticut

Husky Back on Football Field Thanks to UConn Health Sports Medicine

The team physicians from UConn Health help maximize performance, prevent injuries, and get UConn athletes back on the field or court after illness or injury

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UConn Researchers Working to Extinguish ‘Inflammatory Fire’ Stroke Causes in the Brain

World Stroke Day is on October 29 but all-year-round UConn is on a steadfast mission to find a new, future stroke treatment

Quality of Care at UConn Health

UConn Health's New Chief Quality Officer, Dr. Melissa Henretta and Michelle DeLayo DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, who has a long history in the Quality Department, talk about the importance of quality and how we work toward this important goal.

Plant power: Using diet to lower cancer risk

Research has shown that eating a plant-based diet may provide a healthier alternative to the Standard American Diet, which is typically high-calorie loaded with red meat, high-fat dairy products, heavily processed foods, fast foods, refined carbohydrates, added sugars, and salt. The American Institute for Cancer Research promotes a plant-based diet.

DIY "Corsi Rosenthal" air filter device.

UConn Keeping Air in Connecticut Classrooms Safe

$11.5 million in state support awarded to University of Connecticut to deploy effective and inexpensive build-it-yourself air filter technology to every public school classroom across the state.

Art Committee, Assemble!

UConn Health’s art curator enlists volunteers to help raise awareness of collection and restart employee art shows