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
Capital Area Health Consortium Honors 4 UConn Health Physicians
Scholarship for Dr. Jaclyn Olsen Jaeger, 3 residents recognized for community service
July 2, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
UConn Health’s Art Curator a Voice for Art in the Community
Andre Rochester builds on foundation of supporting local artists of color to advocate for art for all
July 1, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Podcast: Listen to Your Limbs
UConn Health’s Dr. Justin D’Addario discusses measures that can be taken to improve poor circulation and ultimately avoid the need for amputation
June 27, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Improving Workplace Conditions: ‘For Staff, by Staff’
UConn Health experts and correction officers advance HITEC well-being program
June 20, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Dr. Jennifer Baldwin: CHA ‘Healthcare Hero’
Connecticut Hospital Association recognizes UConn Health’s director of hospital medicine
June 13, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Clearly Defining ‘Long COVID’
UConn Health Disparities Institute Director Linda Sprague Martinez contributes to consensus definition
June 13, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Podcast: BEFAST to Save Brain From Stroke
3 experts from UConn Health's Stroke Center on recognizing, reacting to, treating, and recovering from stroke
June 10, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Being an Active Ally: Not Just a June Activity
A Pride Month essay from UConn Health's Amanda Darcey
June 10, 2024 | Amanda Darcey
Early Take on Bird Flu
While we learn more, UConn Health’s Dr. David Banach considers general public health risk low, for now
June 5, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Favarh’s Project SEARCH Graduates 3 More at UConn Health
Internship program prepares young adults for independent employment
June 4, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)