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
New Year Resolution – Be Smoke-free in 2012
The American Lung Association's Freedom From Smoking Program begins Jan. 18 at the Health Center.
January 4, 2012 | Chris Kaminski
Health Center Program a Resource for First-time Parents
Nurturing Families Network “Connections” offers resources for the transition into new parenthood.
December 28, 2011 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Self-proclaimed ‘Walking Miracle’ Celebrates His Caregivers
Two months after a heart attack that nearly killed him, a 48-year-old father of two held a luncheon at the UConn Health Center to thank all those involved in his care.
December 23, 2011 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Route 4 Reopens
Route 4 in Farmington has reopened, roughly 24 hours after the discovery of a sinkhole by construction crews working on a sewer line between Interstate 84 and South Road.
December 21, 2011 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
UConn Health Center January Programs, Events
Here’s what’s happening in January and early February
December 19, 2011 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Grand Re-opening for Health Center Co-op
The bookstore celebrates its relocation to larger, newly renovated space.
December 15, 2011 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Preschoolers Provide Holiday Cheer
Watch and listen to the Creative Child Center’s annual seasonal serenade.
December 14, 2011 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Health Center Expanding Clinical Faculty Roster
The promise of Bioscience Connecticut has helped attract more than 40 physicians, including two to key chairmanships.
December 7, 2011 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Still Time for Flu Shot
Dec. 4-10 is National Influenza Vaccination Week.
December 5, 2011 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)
Dr. Bruce Gould Recognized for Serving Underserved
His commitment to enabling access to care has earned him the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative’s Howard I. Mark Advocate for Oral Health Award.
December 5, 2011 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)