UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is enjoying an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. We have expanded our medical missions over the decades based on a solid foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality healthcare. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, providing leading-edge treatments and superior care while educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

• Emergency Medicine

• Trauma Care

• Cardiac Care

• Stroke Care

• Geriatric Emergency Care

• Pediatric Emergency Car

UConn Health Emergency Room is committed to delivering high-quality care through continuous improvement and adherence to best practices. The facility has been recognized for its excellence in patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes, reflecting its dedication to providing compassionate and effective emergency medical services to the community.

Mission:

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate emergency care to all patients.

• Provide timely and effective treatment for a wide range of medical emergencies.

• Ensure patient safety and comfort during emergency care.

Vision:

• Be recognized as a leading provider of emergency medical services in Connecticut.

• Continuously improve patient care through innovation and best practices.

• Enhance community health by providing accessible and efficient emergency care.

• 2024 STEMI Receiving Center Gold Award for 11 consecutive years, recognizing excellence in heart attack care.

• 2024 NSTEMI Silver Award, highlighting continued focus on guideline-driven care for non-ST elevation myocardial infarction.

• 2024 Patient Satisfaction Award from Newsweek for outstanding patient experience.

• Level 2 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA), the only hospital in Hartford County to hold this accreditation.