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Portraits of Strength: Bessy Reyna ’72 MA, ’82 JD

Award-winning poet, activist, columnist, and UConn alumna Bessy Reyna was born in Cuba.

Nervous New Mom Glad She Picked UConn Health

First-time mother Lisa Brenner had lots of concerns but thanks to the reassuring guidance of Dr. Ramzi Alkass and his team, her baby’s delivery was a smooth one.

UConn Health in the News

UConn Health in the News – Late May/June ‘14

UConn Health experts discuss a variety of topics including an update on the new UConn Health, ADHD in women, the dangers of pool chemicals, and how light impacts our health.

Bill Walton

Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton Talks Back Pain Relief

Walton visited UConn Health Thursday promoting an innovative procedure that he feels saved his life.

Sun Safety

It’s fun to be in the sun but a UConn Health dermatologist warns with skin cancer rates rising, you need to take precautions.

Defining Moments of 2013-14

This academic year was stellar for UConn in numerous areas. Take a look at some of the defining moments.

New Relief for Chronic Back Pain

An innovative procedure at UConn Health offers patients important benefits over traditional back surgery including a faster recovery time.

Dr. Richard Besser, ABC News' Chief Health and Medical Editor, speaks at the 2014 UConn Health Commencement on May 12. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

Dr. Richard Besser Shares Advice for New Doctors

Dr. Besser, ABC News' Chief Health and Medical Editor, delivered the the 2014 UConn Health graduation address on May 12.

Portraits of Strength: Alfredo Fuentes ’08 MPS

Veteran firefighter Alfredo Fuentes was among the first responders on 9/11. Forced by his injuries to give up his job, he came to UConn to study homeland security.

Portraits of Strength: Bessy Reyna ’72 MA, ’82 JD

This article was first published in the Spring 2014 print edition of UConn Magazine. To access more stories and videos like this, visit s.uconn.edu/spring 14 or download UConn Magazine’s free app for tablet devices. It was 1933 when UConn students so insightfully designated the husky as the symbol of strength, grit, and resolve that has come to define the […]