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Jun 12
In recognition of his groundbreaking contributions to patient care and his commitment to improving lives both in Connecticut and around the world, Dr. Christopher Conner has been named a 2026 Healthcare Hero by the Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA).
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Jun 11
As temperatures rise, be sure you know how to beat the heat ☀️ Learn these heat safety measures, as well as the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
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Jun 11
Jianbin Ruan, assistant professor of immunology at UConn School of Medicine, leads a lab focused on discovering the molecular mechanisms at work in immune signaling.
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Jun 11
Electrical stimulation of the brain dates back centuries, but remains relevant today. On the next Healthy Rounds episode, Dr. Christopher Conner joins Dr. Anthony Alessi to discuss what this looks like at UConn Health.
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Jun 11
Third-year dental students in the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Academic Dental Career Fellowship Program (ADCP) recently gathered to present their education-related research projects.
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Jun 10
Dr. Steven Lepowsky has been reappointed for a second five-year term as Dean of the School of Dental Medicine.
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Jun 10
A patient's remarkable turnaround began with a visit to UConn John Dempsey Hospital’s Emergency Department, where what initially appeared to be chest and back pain led physicians to discover one of the rarest forms of multiple myeloma.
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Jun 9
The Chase-Bear-Dyer family’s gift has enabled the UConn Health Farmington campus to renovate its emergency department to address increasing patient volume and growing demand for emergency services.
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Jun 8
The "Men of Pause: A Conversation with Men on Menopause" program invited men into often overlooked conversations about menopause, andropause, relationships, and the midlife health changes that affect individuals, partners, families, and communities.
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Jun 8
In this UConn Health Minute, Dr. David Knight with UConn Health Waterbury Hospital (@waterburyhosp) offers some guidance on how to avoid the ER this summer.
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Jun 7
At the Connecticut State Dental Association’s (CSDA) 159th Annual Charter Oak Dental Meeting, the School of Dental Medicine received the Emeline Roberts Jones Award for advancing education and inclusion.
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Jun 6
A beautiful course, 2,200 runners, enthusiastic volunteers, experts on hand…what could be better? 🤩 Thank you for an amazing event @RunHMF !
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Jun 6
More than 2,000 runners came out to run at the UConn Health Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K hosted by @RunHMF.
Thank you to our volunteers and booths from Dermatology, Neurology, OB/GYN, the Women’s Center for Motion and Performance , @uconn_ism !
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Jun 5
A simple movement, but lasting health benefits. Calf raises are effective at:
🦵 Strengthening the gastrocnemius and soleus
👟 Alleviating tension on the Achilles tendon, helping with ankle stability
🏃 Improving push off during weight bearing movements, such as running
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Jun 5
UConn John Dempsey Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care in Pulmonology for 2026, earning national recognition for the quality of care it provides to patients across Connecticut.
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Jun 4
“We were proud to sponsor the Food as Medicine event, as it brought our healthcare and community partners together to explore ways to promote healthy eating habits among their patients and clients,” said Petra Clark-Dufner, director, CT AHEC.
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Jun 4
UConn Health was presented with the Distinguished Business of the Year Award at the Central Chamber of Commerce’s 136th Annual Dinner. Caryl Ryan and Anne Horbtuck accepted the award in front of more than 300 people at the Bristol Event Center last night.
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Jun 4
Two UConn Health employees are lending their experience and expertise to a healthcare finance industry trade group, holding leadership roles with the Connecticut chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
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Jun 3
Today, Dr. Scott Allen and Dr. Ketan Bulsara surprised Dr. Chris Conner in person with exciting news—Dr. Conner is UConn Health’s 2026 Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) Healthcare Hero Award recipient. Congratulations, Dr. Conner!
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Jun 3
Dr. Jennifer Ozimek has some tips for training. We're looking forward to the UConn Health Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, hosted by @RunHMF this Saturday, June 6!
Please note: the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K races are currently SOLD OUT.
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