After suffering two devastating injuries, a US Master’s field hockey player is going for the gold again thanks to the Women’s Center for Motion and Performance at UConn Health.
At just 42 years old, Kim’s only symptom was fatigue. What followed was a diagnosis that would change everything and a journey that would reveal her strength, resilience, and hope. As we honor National Cancer Survivor Month, Kim shares her story of survivorship, the care team that stood by her side, and the life-changing impact of early detection.
The Bioactive Materials Lifetime Achievement Award serves as a catalyst for advancing the field, fostering international collaboration, and inspiring innovation.
If you’re pregnant, is it okay to exercise and if so, how strenuous can your workout be? Dr. Nicole Gavin, high risk pregnancy specialist at UConn Health, continued running throughout her three pregnancies and offers some advice for other mothers.