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New Physicians at UConn Health Center

Two dermatologists and two orthopaedic surgeons are now seeing patients.

Smokey the Bear Visits Child Care Center

In honor of Fire Prevention Week, members of the UConn Fire Department gave a safety demonstration at the Health Center’s child care center Thursday.

Dr. Runjhun Misra is a second-year resident at UConn Health Center. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

UConn Medical Resident Examines New Work-Hour Guidelines

“As with most changes, this change too, is a double-edged sword.”

As part of National Primary Care Week, Michelle Pheng, at the time a second-year pharmacy student, sees a patient at the South End Senior Wellness Center in Hartford. (Connie Cantor/UConn Health Center Photo)

Primary Care Week to Focus on Innovation

UConn’s observance will include a keynote address from Gov. Malloy Oct. 17.

UConn Hosts Biomedical Engineering Society’s Annual Meeting

The Health Center’s Don Peterson is vice chair of the event taking place at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

Some of the 44 UConn dental students who will be participating in the ING Hartford Marathon to raise money for the Give Back a Smile program. (Photo provided by Rob Kievit)

Dental Students Run in Hartford Marathon to Raise Money for “Give Back a Smile” Program

The program heals some of the most devastating effects of partner violence by restoring victim’s smiles.

Thomas Callahan Is New Vice President for Bioscience Connecticut

He will be responsible for ensuring the success of its building projects and academic, research, and clinical initiatives.

From left: Graduate student Drew Seils, Dr. Martin Cherniack, and Tim Morse demonstrate an exercise bike test in the Ergonomics Technology Center. (Chris DeFrancesco/UConn Health Center Photo)

Health Center Enlisted for $8M Federal Worksite Wellness Program

UConn occupational health researchers are involved in the only CDC-funded worker health project of its kind.

Auxiliary’s Harvest Moon Party Returns Oct. 21

All are invited to join the UConn Health Center Auxiliary for a night of western fare, music, dancing, and a silent auction.

Dr. Douglas Peterson signs the membership roster of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Scotland, before accepting the honor of Fellowship in Dental Surgery Without Examination. (Photo provided by Dr. Matthew Peterson)

Dental Professor, Oral Oncology Chief Awarded Prestigious Scottish Fellowship

With a signature of the membership roster of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Dr. Douglas Peterson accepted one of the institution’s highest international honors.