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05/03/2026

We are lighting up red in honor of National Nurses Week, a time when we celebrate the compassion, skill, and dedication of our nurses who make a difference every single day. Thank you for the care you provide and the lives you impact today and always.

05/01/2026

The 2026 UConn Health commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient will be Gerald Chan, a scientist and venture capitalist who has forged transformative changes across many fields in medicine and healthcare.

On May 11 Scientist and Venture Capitalist Gerald Chan will be the Commencement Speaker for the Graduating Class of 2026 UConn medical, dental, and graduate ...

05/01/2026

UConn Health has reached a new multi-year agreement with Cigna following months of constructive negotiations. The agreement recognizes the quality and value of care UConn Health provides to its patients and the people of Connecticut.

This agreement provides fair reimbursement, ensuring continued zccess to care.

04/30/2026

On April 29 second year medical and dental students gathered together in the Academic Rotunda to present their annual awards honoring their 2026 outstanding faculty.

Faculty were honored at the annual Second Year Awards Ceremony by the Class of 2028.

04/30/2026

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke. On the next Healthy Rounds Podcast, Dr. Anthony Alessi sits down with neurologist Dr. Priya Narwal to discuss current and future treatment for stroke patients. Episode premieres May 5.

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04/29/2026

American Psychological Foundation announced UConn School of Medicine’s Sarah Feldstein Ewing, Ph.D. as the winner of its 2026 Gold Medalist for Impact in Psychology.

She is awarded by the American Psychological Foundation for her innovative and transformational work in the field of psychology.

04/28/2026

In between studio guests, Dr. Alessi brings new information to earlier conversations – from RNA, to Tylenol, to physician licensing challenges.

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Tune in each week as host, Dr. Anthony Alessi, discusses some of today’s most thought-provoking medical topics with leading experts.

04/27/2026

Madeleine Tessier-Kay's love of basketball and love of science have taken her many places: from working with the NBA in rural South Africa, to serving as a Harvard Global Health Institute Fellow. Tessier-Kay's next big adventure begins when she takes the stage on May 11 for commencement, as well as the UConn School of Medicine student speaker.

After graduation from UConn medical school on May 11, 2026 Madeleine Tessier-Kay, MPH, is training at Johns Hopkins to be a future dermatologist.

04/27/2026

In 1975, 12 firefighters enrolled in the Northeast's first paramedic training class this side of Pittsburgh— it took place at the then-named UConn Health Center. Paramedicine was a largely new and unheard of concept at the time, but 50 years later we are celebrating the trailblazers who made it possible and established UConn Health as a leader in the field.

Ceremony honors the first class of paramedics in the region, which included 4 UConn Health firefighters

04/27/2026

At UConn Health, our actions align with our commitment to elevating the experience for the communities we serve throughout Connecticut. During Patient Experience Week we celebrate the team who champion these efforts, and explain how their efforts, often behind the scenes, are crucial to your positive experience.

04/26/2026

Whether you're an avid runner or just trying to be more consistent with your routine, Dr. Jennifer Ozimek knows the importance of finding time get out there and get going. She shares some of the mantras that help her train.

Start stepping and join us on June 6 for the UConn Health Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K with the Hartford Marathon Foundation: https://bit.ly/4hST6Yv

04/25/2026

From aesthetic transformations to full mouth restorations, prosthodontists make an important impact in the lives of their patients. As we wrap up National Prosthodontics Awareness Week, two patients share their experience with the UConn School of Dental Medicine postgraduate prosthodontics clinic.

National Prosthodontics Awareness Week is April 19-25