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Surprising Signs of Epileptic Seizures

Health Center neurologist Dr. Marie Eugene says patients with epilepsy experience many different symptoms.

Founding faculty members, Drs. Martha Lepow and Naomi Rothfield, were honored during the School of MedicineÕs Group on Women in Medicine and Science Inaugural Ceremony April 30, 2012. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

School of Medicine’s Founding Faculty Members Honored

UConn’s new Group on Women in Medicine and Science honored four women who played an influential role in the school’s history.

(left to right) Dr. Bruce Liang, head of cardiology who served as interim medical school dean, talks with the Health CenterÕs new executive vice president for health affairs and medical school dean, Dr. Frank Torti, during a welcome reception May 2. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

New Health Center EVP, Medical Dean Arrives

The UConn community welcomes Dr. Frank Torti with a reception May 2, which will be followed by a town hall meeting May 8.

Class of 2012: Eric Szafran

The Health Center’s graduate student commencement speaker is passionate about public health.

UConn Health Center May Programs, Events

Here’s what’s happening in May and early June.

Dr. Charles Friedman, University of Michigan's School of Information and Public Health, was the keynote speaker for the third Innovations in Education Symposium on April 24. (Janine Gelineau/UConn Health Center Photo)

Third Innovations in Education Symposium a Big Success

Dr. Charles Friedman, University of Michigan’s School of Information and Public Health, was the keynote speaker.

White Coat Gala – Celebrating 40 Years of Education

A record-breaking $1 million was raised to support the Health Center’s missions of education, research and clinical care.

Shuttle Service Improvements Coming to Health Center

Changes include a student shuttle to off-campus housing and dedicated Munson Road service effective April 30.

Dr. Omar Ibrahimi (Frank Barton/UConn Health Center Photo)

Experienced Surgeon Is Crucial When Removing Skin Cancer from the Face

Mohs micrographic surgery, available at the Health Center, removes the cancer one layer at a time, sparing tissue while ensuring complete removal of cancer cells.

Nurse practitioner Karen Metersky, patient Zana Khan, and patient navigator Pam Nixon listen to clinical research assistant Melissa Parente. Parente, Metersky and Nixon organized the gynecologic cancer support group that holds its first meeting April 26. (Chris Defrancesco/UConn Health Center Photo)

Gynecologic Cancer Support Group Forming at Health Center

A new support group for those touched by had ovarian, endometrial, cervical, fallopian tube or peritoneal cancer holds its first meeting this Thursday.