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UConn Health in the News

UConn Health in the News: February – Early March 2014

UConn Health experts discuss a variety of topics including personalized medicine; athletes and their hearts; women in science; and the benefits of probiotics.

March 6, 2014 |

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Kaitlin Roig ’05 (ED),’06 MA in Sandy Hook on July 11, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Sandy Hook Teacher to Speak on Campus

Alumna Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis will give a public lecture in the Student Union Theatre this evening at 7 p.m.

March 5, 2014 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

Raising Colon Cancer Awareness Among Minorities

Dr. Jose Orellana, internal medicine physician at UConn Health, discusses why some minority groups are at increased risk of the disease.

March 4, 2014 |

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The Man in the Crane

Wayne Miller spends his work day in a small compartment 250 feet in the air helping to construct UConn Health’s new hospital tower.

February 28, 2014 |

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Spoken word artist Shantel Honeyghan performs 'Speak.' (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

A Poet Speaks

Spoken word artist Shantel Honeyghan '15 (CLAS) performs her poem about finding one's voice.

February 28, 2014 |

Studying Genetic Links Between Heart Disease and Infertility

The discoveries of Dr. Annabelle Rodriguez-Oquendo have led to patented tests that can improve women’s health.

February 24, 2014 |

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The Chemistry Building at night. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

Night Visions

UConn’s spectacular campus views don’t dim when the sun goes down. Check out some favorite 'night visions.'

February 19, 2014 | Bret Eckhardt & Angelina Reyes

Latest Varicose Vein Treatments

Dr. Adam Cloud, UConn Health vascular surgeon, says varicose veins can be more than a cosmetic issue.

February 19, 2014 |

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Sledding on Horsebarn Hill, Feb. 13, 2014 (Cody Carver/UConn Photo)

Snow Day Sledding on Horsebarn Hill

Winter at UConn wouldn't be complete without a chance to go sledding on Horsebarn Hill.

February 15, 2014 | Cody Carver '14 (CLAS)

A Valentine’s Day Mashup

Featuring UConn a cappella group, Rubyfruit.

February 14, 2014 | Angelina Reyes

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