From the Desk of Dr. Andy
Andrew C. Agwunobi, MD, MBA, Chief Executive Officer, EVP for Health Affairs, UConn Health
Dear Colleagues,
This week is particularly special for two reasons. First is that it is "Healthcare Week," which runs from May 10-16. This is a time where we at UConn Health thank and recognize all healthcare workers - clinical and nonclinical. The second reason is that this week is the 10th anniversary of the opening of the University Tower, our teaching hospital, which opened on May 13, 2016. It's amazing how time flies! Watch this brief video that shows how much the hospital has accomplished since its opening:
These last 10 years tell a story of remarkable growth, not only in patient volumes, but also in quality, patient safety, and our reputation as a premiere healthcare provider for the region. Those who go back far enough know, UConn Health had a vision for what this wonderful academic medical center could become. Thankfully the state had faith in us and made a bold investment then, and has done so again today, as UConn John Dempsey Hospital has also emerged as a tertiary hospital for the UConn Health Community Network of hospitals that will greatly expand access to high-quality, high-value care well beyond our footprint here in Farmington.
