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UConn Health’s commitment to patient care is evident when viewed through the eyes of the patients themselves. Hear firsthand how people’s health and lives were changed because of the caring commitment of the providers at UConn Health. Then come experience it for yourself.
Myasthenia Gravis Patient Story
Never Giving Up
When Jean Barden, a vibrant, active grandmother, suddenly began struggling to swallow and breathe, her family feared the worst. But UConn Health’s neuromuscular team refused to give up on her care and expertly navigated Jean through her myasthenia gravis diagnosis and treatment - helping her regain her strength and love for life.
Learn more about Myasthenia Gravis.
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