Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)

Chris DeFrancesco has been writing for UConn Health since 2007. He is a proud graduate of UConn’s journalism program. As an undergraduate in Storrs he was one of the play-by-play voices of UConn men’s and women’s basketball on WHUS-FM, a writer for the Daily Campus, and a campus shuttle bus driver. He’s been a freelance writer, editor of two weekly newspapers (Bloomfield Journal and Windsor Locks Journal), and most notably a reporter and anchor on WTIC NewsTalk 1080. He is a four-time winner of the Connecticut Associated Press Broadcasters Association Walt Dibble Award for Personal Excellence in Radio. His work also has earned recognition from the Connecticut pro chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Chris is an elected officer in his union (UHP Local 3837) and serves on the board of the Newington Children’s Theatre Company, Connecticut’s longest-running youth theatre program. He lives in Newington with his wife, Caroline, daughter, Audrey, and their dogs, Spot and Alex.


Author Archive

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Is Sleep Cool Now?

UConn Health’s Dr. Jennifer Kanaan weighs in on trending topics in sleep health

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UConn Health Makes Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers’ List

Ranks 5th among those with 500+ employees headquartered in Connecticut

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Art Committee, Assemble!

UConn Health’s art curator enlists volunteers to help raise awareness of collection and restart employee art shows

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Prestigious Honor for UConn Health’s Art Curator

Andre Rochester accepts Connecticut Governor’s Arts Award

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Spotlight on Services: UConn Health’s Respiratory Therapists

For Respiratory Care Week, medical student offers first-hand account of working with lead RT

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Podcast: Excellence in Huntington’s Disease Care

Experts from UConn Health’s Huntington’s Disease Program describe the path to its designation as a Center of Excellence and discuss the 2024 Huntington’s Disease Education Day, happening Oct. 26 at UConn Health

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Physician Assistants Vital in OR and Beyond

UConn Health’s 73 PAs span specialties to deliver both inpatient and outpatient care

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UConn Health’s Dr. Rebecca Andrews Honored for Inspiring Peers

Accolades From American Medical Association, American Medical Women’s Association

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Communication Clears Cultural Hurdles

UConn Health’s bilingual medical assistants help address social determinants of health

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Bringing Emphasis on Lab Quality to the World

UConn Health’s Anu Maharjan shares her experience leading workshops before an international audience in Mongolia