
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
Nurturing Families Network Accepts Award from Auxiliary
The UConn Health Center Auxiliary has donated $1,000 to the Health Center’s support program for first-time parents.
March 27, 2013 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Musculoskeletal Institute Recognized for Quality in Spine Surgery, Joint Replacement
The UConn Health Center has earned “Blue Distinction” designations for spine surgery and total joint replacement.
March 25, 2013 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Medical Students Honored for Inspiring Future Physician Leaders
The American Medical Student Association’s Wright Award recognizes the success of its UConn School of Medicine chapter.
March 19, 2013 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Connecticut Poison Control Joins National Outreach Effort
Connecticut Poison Control Joins National Outreach Effort
March 15, 2013 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Bioscience Connecticut’s Impact on Dental School
Q&A with Dr. R. Lamont MacNeil, dean, UConn School of Dental Medicine.
March 12, 2013 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
UConn Health Center March Programs, Events
Here’s what’s happening in March and early April.
February 28, 2013 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
UConn Dental Student Creates Award-winning Video
Andrew Rosenstein’s “Frank D. Kay, Professional Cavity” is the winner of the Connecticut Oral Health Coalition’s first video contest.
February 14, 2013 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Top Number Lower, Aging Process Slower?
The INFINITY trial at the UConn Health Center studies out-of-office blood pressure as a predictor of cognitive and functional decline.
February 10, 2013 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Blizzard Preparation Safety Reminder from CT Poison Control
The threat of carbon monoxide poisoning requires precautions both indoors and outdoors.
February 7, 2013 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
UConn Health Center February Programs, Events
Here’s what’s happening in February and early March.
January 31, 2013 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)