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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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Sundae Celebration of Clinical Excellence

UConn Health holds an ice cream social to mark milestones in infection prevention and door-to-balloon time standards.

March 6, 2014 | Chris DeFrancesco

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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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Go Red for Women Art Exhibit

Go Red For Women Student Art Exhibit

Farmington and West Hartford schools participated in the art contest displayed at UConn Health.

February 28, 2014 | Chris Kaminski

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UConn Health Accolades (Shutterstock image)

UConn Health Accolades — February 2014

Drew wins research award; Jaffe receives MERIT honor; Laurencin named to fellowship; and Neag cancer team recognized.

February 28, 2014 |

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MAR 2014

UConn Health March Programs, Events

Here’s what’s happening in March and early April 2014.

February 27, 2014 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health

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Dr. David Steffens

How Late-life Depression Relates to Dementia

UConn Health Psychiatry Chair David Steffens has made a career studying it, earning a prestigious research award from the American College of Psychiatrists.

February 26, 2014 | Chris DeFrancesco

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Assistant professor of genetics and developmental biology Stormy Chamberlain works on stem cells at the University of Connecticut`s (UConn) Stem Cell Institute at UConn Health. (File photo)

UConn Stem Cell Lines Go Global

The University has signed an agreement with a global supplier of biological research tools to market stem cells developed here.

February 25, 2014 |

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It’s Time for UConn Health

UConn is launching a rebranding campaign for its medical enterprise, showcasing it as a leader in all aspects of personalized medicine.

February 24, 2014 | Maureen McGuire

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