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HealthWerx

  • College of Engineering
  • Storrs
Health

HealthWerx is an innovative upstream approach to health education. A multi-semester experiential learning program, HealthWerx is a launching point designed to train and educate health-oriented students, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to address the continually evolving needs of the healthcare field. Engaging in real-world learning opportunities, students deepen their understanding of the complexities surrounding a community's health, developing innovative solutions that focus on proactive interventions and preventive measures. HealthWerx was created through a collaborative partnership with Hartford HealthCare.

Contact: Zoey England

Email: zoey.england@uconn.edu

Keywords: Health, nature, innovation, healthcare, experiential learning

Website: https://werth.institute.uconn.edu/healthwerx/

Community Partners: Hartford Health, the Werth Insititute, CTNext and Connecticut Innovations

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