Health & Wellness
Tap into UConn Health’s wide range of services that promote well-being, belonging, community engagement, and a proactive approach to health care.
Our Population Health Vision & Initiative
With our UConn Health hospitalists as part of your care team, your hospital experience is driven by expertise, convenience, integration, and compassion. Our board-certified hospitalists are dedicated to making sure your hospital stay and recovery are as smooth as possible.
What Is a Hospitalist?
A hospitalist is a specialized physician who focuses exclusively on caring for patients within a hospital setting. One of the key advantages of hospitalist care is their consistent presence in the hospital throughout the day, making it convenient for them to follow up on lab results and communicate effectively with patients and their families.
Studies have shown the presence of hospitalists significantly improves the quality of care provided to patients. Patients also report higher satisfaction levels when they receive care from hospitalists.
The UConn Health Hospitalist Advantage
Convenience of Care
With hospitalists available throughout the hospital, you’ll have convenient access to expert care when you need it most. No matter the hour, you can trust our board-certified hospitalists to follow up on your labs and tests, discuss the next steps in your care plan, and address your medical concerns promptly.
Integrated Network of Care
UConn Health has a deep network of shared resources across clinical specialties. Our hospitalist services team works collaboratively with referring primary care providers, ensuring you receive quality, consistent care. From the moment of admission, our hospitalists inform your primary care provider about your hospitalization and gather essential information about your health.
Smoother Discharge Process
When it's time for your discharge, our hospitalists communicate with your team, including your primary care provider. This includes providing a detailed update, arranging an appropriate follow-up appointment, and highlighting any post-discharge testing you may need. You and your primary care provider can contact the hospitalist team at any time for updates or to schedule a consultation.
Educating the Next Generation of Hospitalists
Our hospitalists are not only board-certified clinical experts in their field but also instrumental in teaching the next generation of hospitalists. Working within an academic medical center allows us to provide necessary healthcare expertise to communities throughout Connecticut and continuously advance medical knowledge.
