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UConn Health’s Culture of Safety Where We Put the Patient First

(5 days ago) WebIt is clear by the sixth consecutive top A rating in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, Newsweek’s World Best Hospitals Award and Best in State Hospital as …

https://today.uconn.edu/2024/04/uconn-healths-culture-of-safety-where-we-put-the-patient-first/

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Grateful Patient Survives Lung Cancer Due to Early Detection

(3 days ago) WebTo make an appointment for a lung cancer screening, call UConn Health at 844-777-LUNG to discuss your health history and answer a few questions. A nurse …

https://today.uconn.edu/2023/11/grateful-patient-survives-lung-cancer-due-to-early-detection/

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Breaking Barriers - the First Patient in the World - UConn Today

(3 days ago) WebMenu News. May 18, 2024. Breaking Barriers – the First Patient in the World Receives Moderna mRNA Trial Infusion for Glycogen Storage Disease at UConn …

https://today.uconn.edu/2022/06/breaking-barriers-the-first-patient-in-the-world-receives-moderna-mrna-trial-infusion-for-glycogen-storage-disease-at-uconn-health/

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Home UConn Health

(5 days ago) WebUConn Health is dedicated to helping people achieve and maintain healthy lives and restoring wellness/health to maximum attainable levels. We have been recognized for …

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UConn Health Administers First COVID-19 Pill to Patient

(2 days ago) WebUConn health officials said they've treated their first patient with a new oral pill for COVID-19. The pill, called PAXLOVID , was given to a patient on Friday. Free …

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/coronavirus/uconn-health-administers-first-covid-19-pill-to-patient/2682246/

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State to explore options for UConn Health amid ongoing financial

(Just Now) WebAt the peak of the pandemic in March and April 2020, UConn Health’s net patient revenue was down by $1 million per day as all elective surgeries were postponed …

https://www.courant.com/2023/12/06/uconn-health-center-to-be-studied-for-strategic-future/

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Bringing the Patient Portal to the Bedside - UConn Today

(5 days ago) WebMyChart is the patient portal within the Epic electronic health record platform. UConn Health debuted 22 MyChart Bedside tablets on the floor Tuesday to …

https://today.uconn.edu/2022/11/bringing-the-patient-portal-to-the-bedside/

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'Patient Broker' From Balto Goes To Federal Prison For Preying On …

(8 days ago) WebThose facilities, in turn, paid $5,000 to $10,000 per patient in referral fees -- funded by health insurance -- to a marketing company owned by Devlin and two …

https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/pascackvalley/patient-broker-from-balto-goes-to-federal-prison-for-preying-on-nj-drug-addicts/

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CT patient likely got infection from cannabis bong water, journal …

(Just Now) WebConnecticut hospital patient likely got Legionnaires from cannabis bong water, researchers say. Auditors: CT health insurance exchange failed to report three …

https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/danbury-ct-bong-hose-water-cannabis-legionnaires-19464016.php

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Patients with female doctors have lower risk of death - NBC News

(8 days ago) WebHigher levels of gender diversity were associated with a 3% lower chance of serious health complications for patients within three months of a major, non …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/female-doctors-patients-lower-risk-death-complications-rcna151968

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Patients with private insurance can face higher health costs at

(1 days ago) WebPatients with private insurance can face higher health costs at hospitals The new findings were based on an analysis of health insurance claims data from more than …

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/patients-with-private-insurance-can-face-higher-health-costs-at-hospitals/3289074/

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Brookfield cancer patient gets stem cells from pro lacrosse player

(7 days ago) WebDonors must be in good health without any major medical problems, and bone marrow donations from younger donors often leads to better outcomes, Zeidan said. …

https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/alex-pace-tom-mix-bone-marrow-transplant-yale-19420518.php

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Cyberattack disrupts operations at major US health care network

(6 days ago) WebA cyberattack has disrupted “clinical operations” at major health care nonprofit Ascension, forcing it to take steps to minimize any impact to patient care, an …

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/08/tech/cyberattack-disrupts-healthcare-network/index.html

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First Patient Begins Newly Approved Sickle Cell Gene Therapy

(9 days ago) WebKendric Cromer, 12, the first commercial patient for Bluebird Bio’s gene therapy to cure his sickle cell disease, in the hospital as his bone marrow stem cells were …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/health/sickle-cell-cure-first.html

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Ascension Health, largest Catholic hospital chain in the US, hit by

(2 days ago) WebAscension Health, largest Catholic hospital chain in the U.S., hit by cyberattack, disrupting patient care. Kan. Sarah Jane Tribble / Kaiser Health News …

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/ascension-health-cyberattack-disrupts-patient-care-what-happened-rcna151462

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The Powers of Positivity for the Best Patient Experience at UConn …

(5 days ago) WebWilson applauds UConn Health and its providers total dedication to its patients, which is why UConn Health is known for its excellent patient experience. …

https://today.uconn.edu/2024/04/the-powers-of-positivity-for-the-best-patient-experience-at-uconn-health/

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Patient Dies Weeks After Kidney Transplant From Genetically …

(Just Now) WebRichard “Rick” Slayman, who made history at age 62 as the first person to receive a kidney from a genetically modified pig, has died about two months after the …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/12/health/richard-slayman-death-pig-kidney-transplant.html

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Connecticut Governor Signs in Law to Change Facility Fees

(Just Now) WebOn June 27, 2023, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Public Act 23-171 entitled “An Act Protecting Patients and Prohibiting Unnecessary Health Care Costs” …

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/connecticut-governor-signs-health-care-bill-revising-connecticut-s-facility-fee-law

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News Surgery - UConn Health

(8 days ago) WebUConn’s Vascular Surgeons Take DETOUR to Save Woman’s Toes, Foot, and Leg from Peripheral Arterial Disease. UConn Health Recruits Leader of Thoracic Surgery. Long …

https://health.uconn.edu/surgery/news/

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At 6, she was a pioneering heart patient. Nearly 7 decades later, …

(9 days ago) WebFrom the time his daughter Cindy was diagnosed with a heart defect in the 1950s until the day he died more than half a century later, Kenneth Winn carried in his …

https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/at-6-she-was-a-pioneering-heart-patient-nearly-19461774.php

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ADHD medication shortages easing, FDA says, but still affecting …

(3 days ago) WebBerkeley Lovelace Jr. is a health and medical reporter for NBC News. He covers the Food and Drug Administration, with a special focus on Covid vaccines, …

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/adhd-drug-shortages-fda-easing-affecting-patients-rcna152570

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Three Consecutive Top ‘A’ Patient Safety Ratings for - UConn …

(1 days ago) WebUConn John Dempsey Hospital has received three top ‘A’ patient safety grades in a row from the national Leapfrog Group, a health care safety watchdog …

https://today.uconn.edu/2022/05/three-consecutive-top-a-patient-safety-ratings-for-uconn-john-dempsey-hospital/

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Health-care giant Ascension says hack is disrupting patient care

(7 days ago) WebAscension, which operates 140 hospitals, says the hack has disrupted clinical care. The extent and duration of the disruption weren’t immediately clear.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/05/09/cyberattack-hack-hospital-ascension/

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Access myChart UConn Health

(9 days ago) WebIf you already have an access code, you can use it to activate your account. If you don't have an access code, you can request an account online and you’ll receive an activation …

https://health.uconn.edu/access-mychart

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Queensland government campaign to improve medical treatment …

(1 days ago) WebQDN members met with Queensland Health to share their experiences. The conversations prompted the state government to launch an Australian first co-designed …

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-19/queensland-health-campaign-treating-patients-with-a-disability/103850062

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Geriatric Care Program Now Available for Cancer Patients at …

(5 days ago) WebThe Geriatric Oncology Co-Management Program was created at UConn Health’s Carol and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center in conjunction with the …

https://today.uconn.edu/2024/05/geriatric-care-program-now-available-for-cancer-patients-at-uconn-health/

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32 NJ hospitals named LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders

(5 days ago) WebMore than 1,000 facilities participated in the 2024 HEI, with about 36 percent achieving Equality Leader status. The HEI ranks hospitals in five areas: Non …

https://www.app.com/story/news/health/2024/05/08/nj-hospitals-cited-lgbtq-equality-standards/73602550007/

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Early COVID Patient at UConn Health Gets Life Back a Year Later

(6 days ago) WebThe first COVID-19 patient at UConn John Dempsey Hospital arrived on March 14, 2020, and would soon be followed by many more. Jeff Martindale was part of …

https://today.uconn.edu/2021/03/early-covid-patient-at-uconn-health-gets-life-back-a-year-later/

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News Coronavirus - UConn Health

(2 days ago) WebCOVID-19 Call Center: 860-679-3199. Feeling sick? Have more questions? UConn Health's COVID-19 Call Center is here to help Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For …

https://health.uconn.edu/coronavirus/news/

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Connecticut’s ‘Top Doctors’ are at UConn Health - UConn Today

(7 days ago) WebFifty UConn Health physicians are listed as ‘Top Doctors’ in Connecticut Magazine’s May 2024 issue.. This year UConn Health Hematologist Dr. Victoria E. …

https://today.uconn.edu/2024/05/connecticuts-top-doctors-are-at-uconn-health/

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Star Ratings and Reviews UConn Health

(5 days ago) WebThe Star Rating is an average of all responses about the patient's experiences with and ratings of their health care providers. Patients are surveyed, either by mail or email, by …

https://health.uconn.edu/about/star-ratings-and-reviews

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UConn Health Begins Blood and Marrow Transplants

(1 days ago) WebJanuary 18, 2024 (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Photo) UConn Health’s Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center is now offering blood and marrow transplants …

https://today.uconn.edu/2024/01/uconn-health-begins-blood-and-marrow-transplants/

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2024 UConn Health Appropriations Committee Testimony

(5 days ago) WebLast fiscal year alone clinical care net revenue increased by $98.3 million to total $841.8 million and from 2022 to 2024, we expect the clinical net revenue to increase …

https://today.uconn.edu/2024/02/2024-uconn-health-appropriations-committee-testimony/

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