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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.

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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.

Match Day 2012

Successful Match Day for UConn Medical School Class of 2012

Fourth-year students celebrated after learning 98.8 percent of them secured residencies compared to the national average of 95.1 percent.

Health, Safety and Environmental Fair 2012

Green Theme to Health, Safety, Environment Fair

Recycling and renewable energy helped make for an event fitting of a fair held on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day.

The Mysteries of Multiple Sclerosis

Doctors still don’t understand what causes MS but with early diagnosis and treatment, patients can avoid ending up in a wheelchair.

Webinar: Fertility Answers from the Privacy of Home

The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services at the UConn Health Center is launching a free series of live webinars.

Health Center Names New Chair in Psychiatry

David C. Steffens is an internationally prominent specialist in geriatric psychiatry.

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Bioscience Connecticut: What Changes Are Ahead for the Health Center’s Clinical Operations?

Ann Marie Capo, chief quality and patient safety officer, says the 'lean training process' will transform the way work is done within John Dempsey Hospital.