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01/15/2026

Thyroid cancer is hard to detect because it generally doesn’t cause any symptoms. As UConn Health endocrine surgeon Dr. Giao Phan explains, it’s important to pay attention to changes in your neck or throat because if found early, most thyroid cancers are highly curable.

Thyroid cancer is hard to detect because it generally doesn’t cause any symptoms. As UConn Health endocrine surgeon Giao Phan explains, it’s important to pa ...

01/14/2026

The UConn School of Dental Medicine research office recently presented the 2025 Outstanding Researcher Award to Dr. Peter Maye, associate professor in the Center for Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Development. The prestigious honor has been recognizing the research accomplishments and contributions of faculty for nearly a decade.

Dr. Peter Maye is the 2025 Recipient of the Outstanding Researcher Award

01/14/2026

Meet the President (Fabio Saccomanno) and past-President (Sumeet Kadian) of the Medical Dental Student Government here at UConn Health.

Medical Dental Student Government (MDSG) represents the medical and dental students of the UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine. Their work includes planning activities to help ease the stress of classes, distributing funding to student groups, and advocating for the student body to the academic leaders of both schools.

01/13/2026

Blanka Rogina, M.S., Ph.D., of the UConn School of Medicine has been newly elected vice president of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA). The GSA is the nation’s oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization focused on aging with over 6,600 members from over 50 countries.

Blanka Rogina, M.S., Ph.D. begins her 1-year term as vice president of the GSA this January.

01/13/2026

Now Streaming: Healthy Rounds with Dr. Alessi

In the debut episode, Dr. Alessi starts at the top, with “Dr. Andy” — Dr. Andrew Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO and executive VP for health affairs. Dr. Andy shares his thoughts on the state of health care delivery, what he learned from his experience in the private sector, and the big things on the verge of happening for UConn Health.

Dr. Anthony Alessi’s longtime radio show now a UConn Health podcast, premiering with Dr. Andrew Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO

01/12/2026

Healthy hands and wrists mean better movement and quality of life. In the latest Where Does it Hurt, Dr. Craig Rodner of UConn Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine shares how to get a better grip on your hand health — and when to see a specialist.

01/10/2026

Proud to be a part of UConn Nation

President Maric reviews some of the past year’s many high points, looks ahead to 2026

01/08/2026

UConn Health's Cancer Screening Team will be at the game to help visitors with their next steps for preventative care.

For UConn Men's Basketball's Coaches vs. Cancer Game on January 24, fans are encouraged to submit a photo of a loved one who has been affected by cancer. Andrea Hurley, wife of UConn head coach Dan Hurley, and other spouses of the coaching staff will create buttons for fans to wear at the game.

Deadline for submitting photos is Sunday, January 18.

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01/08/2026

UConn John Dempsey Hospital is happy to announce that we have reached a new multi-year agreement with UnitedHealthcare that appropriately reflects the true cost of delivering high-quality medical care to the people of Connecticut. As a result of this agreement, UnitedHealthcare members can continue to see their trusted UConn Health providers and seek care at UConn Health’s John Dempsey Hospital, as they normally would.

Important update on your UnitedHealthcare insurance coverage

01/08/2026

UConn John Dempsey Hospital is proud to be participating in the Connecticut Urgent Maternal Warning Signs Bracelet Initiative, a statewide effort to reduce preventable pregnancy-related complications and save lives.

Postpartum patients will receive orange bracelets to be worn as a reminder to watch for pregnancy-related health problems.

01/07/2026

Healthy Rounds at UConn Health with Dr. Anthony Alessi premieres on January 13 with first guest Dr. Andy Agwunobi, CEO of UConn Health. Available on all major podcast streaming platforms. 🎧

01/01/2026

UConn Health's first baby of the New Year arrived at 8:29 a.m. on 1/1/26 to proud parents Jerome Escoffery and Inez Maria Vera, and big sister Mariah.

Congratulations to the family and and join us in welcoming our newest Husky, baby Jayson!