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Dr. Frank Torti holds his first town hall meeting in a crowded Keller Auditorium. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

Health Center’s New Leader Hosts First Town Hall Meeting

Dr. Frank Torti discusses his vision for the future.

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin's official portrait was unveiled during a reception held at the State Capitol on May 9. (Sarah Turker/UConn Health Center Photo)

Former Medical Dean Laurencin Lauded by Legislators, Friends and Colleagues

The official portrait of Dr. Cato Laurencin will soon be seen in the hallway near administrative offices.

Dr. Raymond Foley, winner of the C.A.M.E.L. award and Dr. Melinda Sanders, winner of the Loeser award. The medical and dental school students from the Class of 2014 recognized faculty members for their excellence in teaching basic medical sciences at an award ceremony on May 4, 2012. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

Health Center Teaching and Faculty Award Winners Announced

Dr. Melinda Sanders received this year’s Loeser Award and Dr. Raymond Foley won the C.A.M.E.L.

Health Center in the News

Health Center in the News – May 2012

Tooth decay linked to energy drinks; recovering from a career-threatening injury; conflicts of interest in health care; and can dental x-rays lead to brain tumors?

Sharon Levesque (left) and Kathy Williams are Emergency Department Nurses. Williams is a 2012 Nightingale Award winner; Levesque won a Nightingale Award in 2009. (Janine Gelineau/UConn Health Center Photo)

Health Center Celebrates Its Nurses

National Nurses Week is May 6-12. The annual Nightingale Awards Gala is May 10.

Between 5 and 9 percent of hospital admissions each day are “frequent flyers,” as they are often called. (Shutterstock Photo)

‘Frequent Flyers’ Raise Social, Health Care Economics Concerns

Between 5 and 9 percent of hospital admissions each day are patients who are repeat visitors to the emergency department.

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.