Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Chris DeFrancesco has been writing for UConn Health since 2007. He is a proud graduate of UConn’s journalism program. As an undergraduate in Storrs he was one of the play-by-play voices of UConn men’s and women’s basketball on WHUS-FM, a writer for the Daily Campus, and a campus shuttle bus driver. He’s been a freelance writer, editor of two weekly newspapers (Bloomfield Journal and Windsor Locks Journal), and most notably a reporter and anchor on WTIC NewsTalk 1080. He is a four-time winner of the Connecticut Associated Press Broadcasters Association Walt Dibble Award for Personal Excellence in Radio. Chris also is an elected officer in his union (UHP Local 3837) and serves on the board of the Newington Children’s Theatre Company, Connecticut’s longest-running youth theatre program. He lives in Newington with his wife, Caroline, daughter, Audrey, and their dogs, Spot and Alex.
Author Archive
Supporting Population Health, On and Off the Job
UConn Health’s Jessica Parmelee says her advocacy for affordable housing is an extension of her work
March 28, 2023 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Medical Students Represent UConn at Spine Summit
As a mentor, Dr. Ian McNeill opens doors for students to share their work
March 23, 2023 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Podcast: Alternatives to Opioids in Pain Management
When it comes to pain management, particularly back and neck pain, UConn Health physiatrists have many approaches ahead of narcotics on their list of options
March 21, 2023 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
UConn Health’s Caryl Ryan Recognized as Infection Prevention Champion
Hospital COO and chief nursing officer will accept Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology’s Healthcare Administrator Award
March 9, 2023 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Students Awarded at Scholar Symposium
10 dental students and 10 medical students recognized for their research aptitude as part of UConn Health’s 2023 Medical/Dental Research Day and Clinician Scholar Symposium
March 8, 2023 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
UConn Health Hosts 60th CT Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
Top 5 honorees from the 2023 CT-JSHS will represent Connecticut at the national symposium in Virginia next month
March 8, 2023 | Ellen Ravens-Seger
3 UConn Health Nurses Recognized for Outstanding Care
Fourth presentation of the Dr. Richard Simon Excellence in Clinical Neurosciences Award
March 2, 2023 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Laughing His Way to Longevity: UConn Health Patient Offers Insights
World War II veteran, 98, shares secrets to ‘successful aging’ with UConn class of future physicians
February 22, 2023 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Introducing UConn Health’s New Art Curator
An artist himself, Andre Rochester likens UConn Health’s collection to ‘a mini museum’
February 15, 2023 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Pharmacy Coolers at UConn Health: Everybody Wins
UConn Health reports drastic reductions in waste and expense in first year using reusable containers for cold transport of medications
February 13, 2023 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)