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Herbst Proposes Administrative Restructuring

The plan would combine three senior positions into one.

Doctors’ Day Awards 2012

To mark the occasion, the Health Center is honoring one physician and one dentist with the annual Richard A. Garibaldi, M.D., Doctors’ Day Award.

Health Center in the News

Health Center in the News – March 27, 2012

A new predictor of heart attacks; stock it and they’ll buy it; an update on colon cancer and are statins still safe?

A patient holds a child on her lap while receiving treatment from second-year dental student Brendan Dolan at the 2012 Connecticut Misson of Mercy on on March 26, 2012. (Photo by Xing Zhu)

UConn Students Pitch in at Free Dental Clinic

A UConn contingent including more than 50 dental students volunteered at this year’s Connecticut Mission of Mercy in Danbury.

The Chillies

During a patient visit to a veteran’s home, a UConn medical resident receives a small gift from an unsung hero.

Prosthodontic residents at the UConn School of Dental Medicine during a clinical evaluation. (UConn Foundation Photo)

Dental School’s Prosthodontic Residency Program Receives Gift

The gift will help the program acquire the latest technology for education, research and care.

Abuse of Prescription Pain Pills – A Serious and Growing Problem

Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in Connecticut and poison control experts say more needs to be done to increase awareness.

UConn Health Accolades (Shutterstock image)

Health Center Accolades – March 2012

A roundup of recognitions for Health Center faculty, staff and students.

Remembering Dr. James F.X. Egan

The chairman of the Health Center’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology from 2004 to 2010 passed away March 19. (UPDATED WITH FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS)

UConn Establishing Genomics Institute

Marc Lalande will chair the planning committee for the Institute, which aims to raise the profile of genomics in the state.