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January 30, 2012 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine

Health Center Accolades

Researcher featured in an independent film, faculty named to Becker’s List of Outstanding Knee Surgeons, and the January PAWS Award winners.

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A roundup of recognitions for Health Center faculty, staff and students.

Cancer Epidemiologist Featured in Documentary

Richard G. Stevens
Richard G. Stevens

Cancer epidemiologist Richard Stevens is among the experts featured in the independent film “The City Dark,” a documentary about light pollution and losing the night sky. Stevens was invited to be part of the film’s theatrical debut in New York City Jan. 18, at the IFC Center in Greenwich Village. Stevens’ research has uncovered evidence of a connection between artificial light at night and certain cancers. His work contributed to the 2007 declaration of shift work as a “probable carcinogen” by the International Agency for Cancer Research. There will be a screening of “The City Dark” at E.O. Smith High school, next to the Storrs campus, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m.

Becker’s List of Outstanding Knee Surgeons

Dr. Jay R. Lieberman
Dr. Jay R. Lieberman

Dr. Jay Lieberman, director of the New England Musculoskeletal Institute and professor and chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Dr. Robert Arciero, professor and chief of the Sports Medicine Division of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, have been selected for inclusion to the “125 Outstanding Knee Surgeons” list by Becker’s Orthopedic Spine & Pain Management Review.

Dr. Robert A. Arciero
Dr. Robert A. Arciero

Members of the list were selected for their positions held at top orthopaedic institutions, affiliation with professional organizations and contributions to the field of knee surgery. The list was created as a result of extensive research and recommendations from around the country from some of the most well-respected knee surgeons in America. Physicians do not and cannot pay to be selected for this list.

PAWS Award Winners

Paws Award patch Know Better Place has announced the January PAWS award recipients. These employees consistently perform above and beyond the expectations of their job and exhibit the following attributes: Part of a team • Awesome attitude • Wonderful work ethic • Superior Service.

France Boyko – Husky Hero: CMHC Administration
Jennifer Brown: CMHC – York
Elise Foster: UCHP – East Hartford
Susan Garthwait: Clinical Effectiveness & Patient Safety
Stephanie Holden: Dean’s Office – Medicine
Sarah Jennings: CMHC – Corrigan
Jean Kostak: UMG – Administration
Raymond Machowski: Electrical
Joy Martin: Cardiac Unit
Ellen Mentasti: Microbiology & Serology Laboratory
Amy Moffo: Clinical Laboratory
Cynthia Newkirk: CMHC – York
Ann Niziolek: Cardiac Unit
Dr. Darlene Oksanen: Internal Medicine Module
Carrie Ann Racicot: N.N.I.C.U
Catherine Rau: UMG – Human Genetics
Claudette Shalagan: Office of the CIO
Kimberly Silverman: Rehabilitation Services
Catherine Sonnenberg: UMG – Dermatology Module
Maryann Stemm: UMG – UP Patient Accounts

Team Award
Multifire Scorpion Needle Team
Dr. Michael Joyce        
Nancy Bisson: FSC – OR Unit
Shannon Taylor: FSC – OR Unit
Kim Adamski: Material Management Admin
Daniel Hannon: Medical Materials Mngmnt
Nicholas Noyes: Clinical Engineering
Carolyn Guarino: FSC – OR Unit
Jeffrey Morin: FSC – OR Unit
Tara Stevens: Operating Room Unit
Rolando Rosario: FSC – OR Unit

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