
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
Kitchen Closing for Renovations at Health Center
Food service will operate out of temporary space in the Food Court dining area for six to eight weeks starting Monday.
December 17, 2012 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
The Most Important New Year’s Resolution You May Ever Make
The time for making New Year’s resolutions is right around the corner; resolve to quit smoking in 2013. The UConn Health Center can help.
December 13, 2012 | Chris Kaminski
Health Center Quality Success Shines on National Stage
Nurse Wendy Martinson, Dr. Jason Ryan and Dr. Scott Allen presented posters at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s annual forum on improving health care quality.
December 12, 2012 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Monitor UConn Health Center Construction Online
Web cams are in place to capture the evolution of Bioscience Connecticut projects.
December 11, 2012 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Health Center Holiday Tradition Continues
See photos from the UConn Health Center Auxiliary’s 2012 Holiday Fair.
December 3, 2012 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
UConn Health Center December Programs, Events
Here’s what’s happening in December and early January.
November 30, 2012 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Thanksgiving Reminds of Family Health History’s Importance
Read—and hear—how gathering with relatives can be good for your long-term health.
November 21, 2012 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Holiday Gift of Footwear, Medical Screenings at Homeless Shelters
For a sixth year, UConn Health Center foot care providers join a nationwide Thanksgiving effort to provide foot exams and shoes for those in need.
November 21, 2012 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Medical School Celebrates Accreditation
The UConn School of Medicine recognizes the students’ role in the success of the last site visit by the accrediting body.
November 20, 2012 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Physician a True Home-grown Talent
Where she once was the student, Karen Hook is now the doctor and the teacher, a precursor to the Bioscience Connecticut vision of training doctors to practice in the state.
November 7, 2012 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS), and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)