Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Author Archive
LGBTQ+ Collection Now at UConn Health Sciences Library
With a federal grant intended to amplify diverse voices, the library adds more than 60 titles focusing on the LGBTQ+ experience.
June 30, 2022 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
More American Heart Association Gold for UConn Stroke Care
For a sixth consecutive year, the UConn Health Stroke Center earns the American Heart Association’s highest distinction: “Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus.”
June 27, 2022 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Getting Injured Athletes Back in the Game
The UConn Institute for Sports Medicine offers return-to-play training to help athletes come back from their injuries safely and confidently
June 22, 2022 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Consortium Honors 4 From UConn Health
The Capital Area Health Consortium recognizes two residents, Drs. Meghana Singh and Nancy Presnick, for their work in the community, honors Dr. Scott Allen for his distinguished service, and awards a scholarship to Mariam Zacharias, who’s studying to become a nurse practitioner.
June 9, 2022 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Podcast: Cycling Coast to Coast to Help Kids
A UConn dental student and two medical students are spending their last free summer pedaling cross-country to raise money for the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Hear their thoughts from the day before they left in early June.
June 9, 2022 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Opening Doors to More Diversity in Biomedical Sciences
The UConn Health Graduate School is working to widen the pipeline to attract more students from historically underrepresented groups to study — and stay in — the biomedical sciences.
June 2, 2022 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Electronic Health Record Coming to UConn Health’s NICU
The Connecticut Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at UConn Health is switching to the Epic electronic health record system June 28, enabling improved communication, quality, and safety.
May 31, 2022 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
National Accolade for UConn Health’s Dr. Lauren Geaney
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society recognizes UConn Orthopaedic Residency Program director for her leadership in breaking down gender barriers.
May 18, 2022 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Podcast: Pandemic Challenges to Women’s Health
Dr. Shontreal Cooper, UConn Health maternal-fetal medicine physician, shares her observations on women's health over the course of the pandemic.
May 18, 2022 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Tech-assisted Spine Surgery Likened to ‘X-Ray Vision’
UConn Health’s leadership in minimally invasive spine surgery continues with central Connecticut’s first ‘augmented reality’ procedure.
May 13, 2022 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)