Primary Care Doctor Shortage
Aired on WTNH-TV, Oct. 25, 2012
While more medical students are considering the family practice route, the lucrative specialties are still more popular. But changes in health care could change the landscape. Dr. Bruce Gould, associate dean of primary care at the UConn School of Medicine, is interviewed in a story by WTNH Health Reporter Jocelyn Maminta.
UConn Biologist Will Use Huge Grant to Map Human Genome
The CT Mirror, Oct. 25, 2012
University of Connecticut researcher Brenton Graveley has just won a $9.3 million federal grant to study how the human genome works. Not bad, considering he became a biologist by mistake.
Cardiac Concerns in Breast Cancer Survivors
Aired on WTNH-TV, Oct. 18, 2012
Dr. Erick Avelar, cardiologist, is interviewed about his study of cardiotoxicity in breast cancer survivors funded by the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative grant.
What Women Should Know About Breast Health
Aired on FOX CT, Oct. 16, 2012
Dr. Christina Stevenson, surgical oncologist, joins Al Terzi on the FOX CT “Morning Extra” to discuss breast health, the importance of mammograms and self exams, and 3D tomosynthesis, the new high-tech diagnostic tool coming to the UConn Health Center.
Women’s Health Breakfast to Benefit Underserved in Need of Mammograms
Aired on WTIC NewsTalk 1080, Oct. 11, 2012
The UConn Foundation presents the inaugural Women’s Health Breakfast Oct. 18 at the Pond House in West Hartford. Proceeds will help offset the costs of mammograms for the underserved. Dr. Molly Brewer, one of the scheduled speakers, talks about the event on the WTIC NewsTalk 1080 morning show.
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