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Raisz Lecture at Health Center Focuses on Eliminating Health Disparities

CICATS is sponsoring the talk featuring the NIH's John Ruffin, a national expert on minority health issues.

Physician Melds Art and Science

Dr. Joel Levine’s roles as physician and writer are closely intertwined in his most recent fictional works.

Record-Setting Response Time Saves Heart Attack Patient

Leslie Roane of Bristol arrived at the UConn Health Center in cardiac arrest - 10 minutes later his blocked artery was clear and the incredible pain was gone.

Health Scholars Contribute $250,000 in Volunteer Hours to Medically Underserved

Urban Service Track volunteers have contributed nearly 9,000 hours of health care service to the state’s urban poor.

Tim Lenihan

Patient Shares Gift of Music on Hospital Floor

Injured out of state, he insisted on getting his care at the UConn Health Center. Then he insisted on coming back to serenade patients.

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Shoes, Foot Exams for Thanksgiving

For a seventh year, UConn Health Center providers offered foot exams and distributed donated footwear at homeless shelters in New Britain.

Kamin Provost Award

Emergency Medicine Is Just the Start

Dr. Richard Kamin’s contributions to medicine, public safety, and the community go far beyond the UConn Health Center’s Emergency Department.

Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Cato Laurencin Named to Prestigious Scientific Fellowship

Laurencin will be inducted as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Feb. 15 in Chicago.

December 2013

UConn Health Center December Programs, Events

Here’s what’s happening in December 2013 and early January 2014.

Chief of Surgery Expands Department

Dr. David McFadden is recruiting doctors in key areas to help increase the types of surgical services available to patients.