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03/26/2026

More teens are using AI chatbots for mental health support. In this UConn Health Minute, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Meha Saxena explains that while quick and readily available, there is concern that AI lacks the nuance needed to address complex psychiatric issues.

03/26/2026

UConn School of Medicine’s Office of Community and Continuing Medical Education has been awarded the highest level of recognition offered by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), placing UConn among a small group of top-tier CME providers nationally.

This highest level of recognition places UConn among the top-tier of CME providers nationally.

03/25/2026

From angled bone blocks to gout mimicking cancer, researchers from across UConn Health and beyond presented their latest work at the 20th annual Musculoskeletal Institute research day.

Highlights of the day included presentations on new research, and speedy, two-minute talks by medical and dental students, resident trainees, graduate stude ...

03/25/2026

Hundreds of community members attended the 3rd Annual Black Family Wellness Expo in Hartford, a day dedicated to culturally responsive health education, prevention, and whole‑person wellness. UConn and UConn Health played a significant role as sponsors and partners.

Hundreds of community members attended the 3rd Annual Black Family Wellness Expo in Hartford.

03/24/2026

“Dementia” refers to a variety of disorders, all of which cause memory problems that interfere with daily living. On the latest Healthy Rounds Podcast, Dr. Kristina Zdanys join Dr. Anthony Alessi to explain how, while there's no cure for dementia, we can take steps to delay its onset.

Dr. Kristina Zdanys, geriatric psychiatrist in the UConn Center on Aging, joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast

03/24/2026

"They're the best in the country at what they do."

Whether you're a weekend warrior or Division 1 athlete, the doctors at UConn Health deliver exceptional care to get you back to what you love. Care that changes the game.

03/23/2026

On Friday, March 20, 103 students of the UConn School of Medicine Class of 2026 matched into their future residencies.

57% matched in New England, with 40% staying right here in Connecticut.

36% will enter primary care, and 12% will go into anesthesia (our largest match yet!).

We are so proud of each and every one of these future doctors. Read more: https://bit.ly/47yGkMv

03/22/2026

More than 7 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer's dementia.

On the next episode of Healthy Rounds, Dr. Kristina Zdanyz, a geriatric psychiatrist at UConn Health, joins the podcast to discuss current and future treatments for dementia. Episode premieres March 24.

🎧 Listen and subscribe: https://www.uconnhealth.org/healthyrounds

03/21/2026

A two-drug combination frequently used in anti-aging research causes brain damage in mice, UConn School of Medicine researchers report. Their findings should make doctors cautious about prescribing the drug combo, but also suggest new ways to understand multiple sclerosis.

Part of the brain disappears in mice treated with dasatinib and quercetin

03/21/2026

On to the next step of their medical journey 🩺 💙

03/20/2026

Congratulations to the UConn School of Medicine Class of 2026 who took part in the nationwide Medical Match Day. The future is bright and your journey has just begun!