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Health Center Grants, January 2012
The following grants were received through the UConn Health Center’s Office of Research Administration and Finance in January 2012. The list represents new awards as well as continuations. The list of grants is supplied to UConn Today by the Office of Research Administration and Finance. Federal Kiene, S., Community Medicine and Health Care Client-Centered Counseling […]
Medical Students Holding Bone Marrow Drive
Three first-years have organized a bone marrow donor registration drive at the UConn Health Center, scheduled for Monday, May 14.
Health Center Receives Business of the Year Award
Farmington Chamber of Commerce recognized the Health Center for its efforts during the October 2011 snowstorm.
Health Center’s New Leader Hosts First Town Hall Meeting
Dr. Frank Torti discusses his vision for the future.
Former Medical Dean Laurencin Lauded by Legislators, Friends and Colleagues
The official portrait of Dr. Cato Laurencin will soon be seen in the hallway near administrative offices.
Health Center Teaching and Faculty Award Winners Announced
Dr. Melinda Sanders received this year’s Loeser Award and Dr. Raymond Foley won the C.A.M.E.L.
Health Center in the News – May 2012
Tooth decay linked to energy drinks; recovering from a career-threatening injury; conflicts of interest in health care; and can dental x-rays lead to brain tumors?
Health Center Celebrates Its Nurses
National Nurses Week is May 6-12. The annual Nightingale Awards Gala is May 10.
‘Frequent Flyers’ Raise Social, Health Care Economics Concerns
Between 5 and 9 percent of hospital admissions each day are patients who are repeat visitors to the emergency department.
Surprising Signs of Epileptic Seizures
Health Center neurologist Dr. Marie Eugene says patients with epilepsy experience many different symptoms.