
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
Shaping the Future of Adult Sickle Cell Care
UConn Health sickle cell disease expert Dr. Biree Andemariam is part of the global conversation on how to advance and improve the transition from pediatric to adult care.
March 24, 2020 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Coping With COVID? Mastering Social (But Not Emotional) Distancing
A UConn Health expert provides his analysis of how the coronavirus outbreak has changed our world, and offers recommendations on how to deal with the related stress and anxiety.
March 19, 2020 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
High School Science Standouts
More than 160 students from 37 high schools throughout Connecticut came to UConn Health for the Connecticut Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, organized by the Connecticut Area Health Education Center.
March 10, 2020 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Widening Women’s Paths to Orthopedic Surgery
It’s a historically male-dominated medical specialty, but UConn Health orthopedic surgeon Katherine Coyner is working to change the course of that history.
March 5, 2020 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
In the Battle With Obesity, Your Doctor is Your Ally
UConn Health Dr. Varalakshmi Niranjan at UConn Health offers perspective on effective treatment of obesity.
March 2, 2020 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Teaching Dental Health Habits Early
UConn dental students bring a hands-on Children's Dental Health Month presentation to prekindergartners at the Glastonbury Magnet School, part of a week of service during Black History Month.
February 27, 2020 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
UConn Health March 2020 Programs, Events
Here is a list of UConn Health programs scheduled for March and early April 2020. This information will be updated with any additions or other schedule changes.
February 18, 2020 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Medical Alum Returns as Therapy Dog Handler
Dr. Karen Obadowski '77 MD periodically returns to UConn Health, not with her stethoscope, but with her dog Tenley.
February 13, 2020 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
UConn Health February 2020 Programs, Events
Here is a list of UConn Health programs scheduled for February and early March 2020, to be updated with any additions or other schedule changes.
January 28, 2020 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Spotlight on Services: CRNAs
When it comes to procedures requiring anesthesia, UConn Health’s certified registered nurse anesthetists are a crucial part of patient care.
January 16, 2020 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)