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At UConn Health, our people are what make everything possible.
From clinical experts and academic leaders to our dedicated workforce, this is a community driven by excellence in care, education, research, and support.
Seasons of Gratitude is our long-year program dedicated to celebrating the professions that power UConn Health. Each month, we spotlight different roles across our organization through recognition, appreciation events, and meaningful moments of shared thanks. Because here, recognition isn't reserved for special occasions—it's ongoing, intentional, and part of who we are every day.
How You Can Show Gratitude at UConn Health
There are so many ways to recognize the colleagues who make a difference.
Post a message on our Wall of Gratitude below or send a personalized eWOW or Life Events eRecognition card. eWOWs spotlight those who live our core values; eRecognition celebrates meaningful life moments. Small gestures can spark lasting positivity — making gratitude part of your well-being every day.
Proud to Be UConn Health Day
May is a special time to celebrate everyone who helps move UConn Health forward. That includes nurses — one of the largest professional groups in our workforce —whose skill, heart, and dedication inspire us every day.
On Tue, May 13, we keep moving gratitude forward with Proud to Be UConn Health Day in celebration with Hospital Week.
Leaders will be out across the organization with treats, refreshments, and heartfelt thanks—recognizing every team and role that makes UConn Health a place we're proud to work, serve, and grow together.
Monthly Spotlights: Honoring Our Professions
January
- National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
- National Pharmacist Day
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Week
February
- National Women Physicians Day
- Thank a Mail Carrier Day
- Cardiovascular Professionals Week
- Phlebotomist Week
- Residents and Fellows Week
- Thank a Resident Day
March
- National Social Work Month
- Histotechnology Professional Day
- Dental Assistants Recognition Week
- National Dentists Day
- National Employee Appreciation Day
- National Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week
- Registered Dietician Nutritionist Day
- Health Workforce Well-Being Day
- Medical Biller’s Day
- Doctors Day
- Anesthesia Tech Day
- Patient Access Week
April
- Occupational Therapy Month
- Counseling Awareness Month
- Patient Access Week
- Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
- National Librarian Day
- Medical Lab Professionals Week
- Volunteer Appreciation Week
- Health Information Professionals Week
- Administrative Professionals Week
- Patient Experience Week
- Neurodiagnostic Week
May
- Critical Care Awareness Month
- Nurses Week
- National Interpreter Day
- Hospital Week
- National Police Week
- National Employee Health and Fitness Day
- Personal Support Worker/Healthcare Assistants Day
- Healthcare Documentation Integrity Week
- Emergency Medical Support Week
- National Medical Coder Day
June
- International Supply Chain Professionals Day
- CNA Week
- Health Care Risk Management Week
- National Logistics Day
July
- Take Your Webmaster to Lunch Day
- National Therapeutic Recreation Week
- World Plastic Surgery Day
- System Administrator Appreciation Day
August
- Health Unit Coordinator Day
September
- Housekeeping and Environmental Services Appreciation Week
- IT Professionals Day
- National Postdoc Appreciation Week
- National Rehabilitation Awareness Week
- Surgical Technologist Week
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Human Resources Professionals Day
October
- Physical Therapy Month
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- National Healthcare Food Service Day
- Healthcare Supply Chain Week
- Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Week
- Emergency Nurses Week
- National Physician Assistant Week
- World Hospice and Palliative Care Day
- Sterile Processing Week
- Dialysis Technician Recognition Week
- National Pharmacy Week
- Medical Assistants Recognition Week
- Pharmacy Technician Day
- National Respiratory Care Week
- National Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week
- Spiritual Care Week
- National First Responders Day
November
- National Patient Transport Week
- Allied Health Professionals Week
- National Radiologic Technology Week
December
- Volunteer Day
- National Accountant Day
