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Health Center in the News – July 2013
Health Center experts are interviewed about skin cancer, a stomach bug, hypertension, medical marijuana, Alzheimer’s, and more.
July 30, 2013 | Carolyn Pennington
Lt. Gov. Wyman Speaks at HCOP Closing Ceremonies
Wyman told the more than 200 aspiring physicians, dentists and scientists, ‘There are a lot of people out there that need you.’
July 29, 2013 | Carolyn Pennington
Coast to Coast in 43 Days
Medical student Pat Field and dental student Dan Beauvais made record time pedaling cross country to raise money for leukemia research.
July 26, 2013 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Young Heart Patient Says ‘He’s in Good Hands’ with Calhoun Cardiology
Dan Nevelos was only 26 when he was diagnosed with an infection that seriously damaged his heart.
July 25, 2013 | Carolyn Pennington
Preventing ACL Injury in a High-risk Population
UConn kinesiologist Lindsay DiStefano is studying the effectiveness of an intervention designed to prevent injury among military cadets.
July 24, 2013 | Beth Krane, CHIP
Emory Fundraiser Named President of UConn Foundation
Joshua Newton, who recently led a historic campaign at Emory University, will start at UConn in September.
July 23, 2013 | UConn Foundation
Student Continuity Practice Enriches Learning
Another class of UConn medical students celebrates the completion of the program with their preceptors.
July 22, 2013 | Noreen Kirk
Shoulder Injury Requires Special Rehab
Thanks to the Rehabilitation Services Program at the UConn Health Center, Kim Ireland has regained the use of her shoulder after a devastating car crash.
July 18, 2013 | Carolyn Pennington
UConn Team Physician Shares Expertise in Haiti
Dr. Thomas Trojian led a group representing the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine at a training conference in Port-au-Prince.
July 18, 2013 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Another Beautiful Helix for Biology, This Time Reminiscent of a Parking Garage
New findings by UConn Health Center researchers have been published in the latest edition of the journal Cell.
July 18, 2013 | Cell Press