Health Center Pulse

New Year’s Resolution—Why Not More Sleep?

Carolyn Pennington — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:56:00 +0000

Dr. Daniel McNally, medical director of the Sleep Disorders Center at the UConn Health Center, joins Ray Dunaway on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 to discuss the importance of getting enough sleep.

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Keeping Your Voice Strong

Carolyn Pennington — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:09:40 +0000

Watch voice therapist Patricia Doyle’s interview on FOX Connecticut’s morning news for tips on keeping your voice strong.

Connecticut Poison Control Center Medical Director on Apple Juice Arsenic Scare

FOX Connecticut asked Dr. Marc Bayer, medical director of the Connecticut Poison Control Center, about concerns over the latest report on arsenic levels found in apple juice.

UConn Seeks Veterans and Active Duty For PTSD Study

Health Center psychologist Julian Ford is featured on WNPR about his research into two treatment therapies for post traumatic stress disorder.

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It’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot

Dr. Rebecca Andrews, primary care physician at the Health Center, discusses the importance of getting a flu shot for the Connecticut Radio Network.

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Blood Pressure and Brain Decline: A Better Measure

Carolyn Pennington — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:40:29 +0000

High blood pressure is linked to cognitive decline, but the way blood pressure is measured can significantly affect how well it predicts brain disease, according to new research from the University of Connecticut.

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Closing in on a Cure for Osteoarthritis

Carolyn Pennington — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:43:25 +0000

A report on NBC Connecticut features Health Center scientist Caroline Dealy, Center for Regenerative Medicine and Skeletal Development, talking about her research into turning stem cells into cartilage cells with the goal of one day helping millions of people with osteoarthritis.

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Jackson Lab – A Bright Spot in CT’s Economic Future

Carolyn Pennington — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:02:47 +0000

Fred Carstensen, a professor of economics and director of the Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis at UConn, joins “Mornings with Ray Dunaway” on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 to discuss the state’s economic outlook. Carstensen talks about how Bioscience Connecticut and the Jackson Lab project are a bright spot in Connecticut’s potential for future job growth.

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Bioscience, Busway Initiatives Should Boost State’s Recovery in 2012, Report Says

Connecticut’s economy recovered faster than the nation’s in 2011, an uncharacteristic development that could continue in 2012, according to the latest analysis from the University of Connecticut’s economic think tank.

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Reducing ACL Tears in High School Girls

Carolyn Pennington — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:32:33 +0000

A Channel 3 health report features Dr. Thomas Trojian, director of the Health Center’s Injury Prevention and Sports Outreach Programs, talking about ACL tears and some training techniques for young athletes, particularly girls, to reduce their risk.

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A Healthy Smile

Carolyn Pennington — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:31:33 +0000

A great smile can mean different things to different people. For some, it’s straight teeth; for others, a whiter smile.

For those needing the services of an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, however, the problems can run much deeper.

“We see a really broad range of patient problems,” said Dr. David Shafer with the UConn School of Dental Medicine.

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Drop Off Your Unused Meds Saturday at the MARB

Carolyn Pennington — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:08:56 +0000

UConn Health Center pharmacist John Dobbins joins “Mornings with Ray Dunaway” on WTIC NewsTalk 1080 to talk about the medication collection taking place at the Health Center Saturday as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It’s happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Medical Arts and Research Building. For more information, download the Free Drive-Thru Medication Disposal Program flyer (PDF).

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Lawmakers Approve Funding for Jackson Laboratory

Carolyn Pennington — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:03:58 +0000

State government will spend $291 million over the next decade to entice an internationally renowned genetic research institute to move to Farmington after the General Assembly approved Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s initiative in two predominantly partisan votes during Wednesday’s special session.

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Health Center Firefighters Respond to Mock Natural Disaster

Carolyn Pennington — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:38:49 +0000

Emergency responders from several communities took part in a drill simulating the aftermath of a tornado on Security Drive in Avon Sunday morning.

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