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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.

Health Center Names New Chief of Staff

Kristi Gafford joins UConn from Wake Forest, where she served as the administrative director for its NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Marcus Moss - Dental Student (Janine Gelineau/UConn Health Center Photo)

Class of 2012: Marcus Moss

Marcus Moss ’12 DMD, the dental student commencement speaker, enjoys the connection between medicine and dentistry.

UConn fire department personnel hold the annual vehicle extrication training session for second-year emergency medicine residents on April 17, 2012. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

UConn Fire Holds Training Session for Emergency Medicine Residents

Residents learn first-hand what it takes to free a patient from a wrecked car.

Demystifying Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Even though it affects millions of Americans every year, there are many misunderstandings about the condition.