Maureen McGuire
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Introducing Health eChat
For busy individuals, audio technology is priceless. The amount of time people spend commuting, shopping or doing housework would be unbearably painful without the ability to listen to music, the news, or an audio book. The UConn Health Center is trying to make it more convenient for people to learn how to stay healthy by […]
February 17, 2011 | Maureen McGuire
Incoming President Susan Herbst Visits the Health Center
Susan Herbst, Ph.D., the incoming president of the University of Connecticut, took time to meet with leaders from the Health Center this week during a brief visit to Connecticut. Herbst is currently the executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer for the University System of Georgia, and will officially assume her new responsibilities at UConn […]
February 4, 2011 | Maureen McGuire
A Personal Decision – Genetic Counselors Provide Valuable Guidance for Cancer Patients
As the saying goes, information is power – especially when it comes to your health. This was the message that inspired Sandra Naylor to make an appointment with UConn Health Center genetic counselor Robin Schwartz to understand her risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Sadly, Sandra had just lost her mother to ovarian cancer and […]
January 18, 2011 | Maureen McGuire
Health Center Nurse Practitioners Among First to Complete New Doctorate
Three Health Center nurses will graduate in May from UConn’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
April 23, 2010 | Maureen McGuire
Starting a Family: New Hope for Female Cancer Patients
The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services at the Health Center has joined forces with a national network that is promoting new ways to improve fertility-preserving options for women of child-bearing age diagnosed with cancer.
July 13, 2009 | Maureen McGuire
Breast Cancer Prevention Study Launched for Women with Increased Risk
Many women worry about their risk of breast cancer and wonder what they can do to lower their risk. For women with known risk factors for breast cancer, the anxiety is even more intense.
April 13, 2009 | Maureen McGuire
Health Center Program Uses Holistic Approach to Ease Pain
A new initiative is underway at the John Dempsey Hospital to meet the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of patients who are seriously ill or coping with persistent pain.
January 26, 2009 | Maureen McGuire