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What did the COVID shutdowns teach us about public health policy?
May 29, 2025 / General News

In the five years since schools and businesses across the globe shut down in an effort to slow viral transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic, heated debate and reverberating impacts have changed the public health landscape. Becky…
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Drs. Ana Nobrega, Heather McCrary, and Sandra Yucupicio with foal, Buddy.

Happy Ending for Preemie Foal

July 24, 2023 / Patient Stories

Drs. Ana Nobrega, Heather McCrary, and Sandra Yucupicio pose with foal, Buddy, while taking a walk through the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. By Mel Fletcher, CVT Buddy had a lot stacked against him. He was born…
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Get to Know Sara Dinnin

July 19, 2023 / Get to Know

Sara Dinnin is an animal care technician for the College of Veterinary Medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?I started working at vet med back in 2008 as extra help,…
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Constable, Wilkins Receive Honors at AVCIM Forum

July 12, 2023 / General News

Two University of Illinois faculty members, Dean Peter Constable and Dr. Pamela Wilkins, were among the honorees when the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) recently presented three Recognition Awards and three Specialty Lifetime…
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Team Develops All-Species Coronavirus Test

July 06, 2023 / Pathobiology

In an advance that will help scientists track coronavirus variants in wild and domesticated animals, researchers report they can now detect exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus in any animal species. Most coronavirus antibody tests require…
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Get to Know Sara Connolly

July 05, 2023 / Get to Know

Dr. Sara Connolly is the Assistant Dean for Student Success and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine. When did you begin working at the College of Veterinary Medicine?This time around, I…
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Dr. Natalie Bergamashi

Faculty Spotlight: Natalie Bergamaschi, DVM

July 03, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

Dr. Natalie Bergamaschi is an instructor in the small animal emergency and critical care service.  Tell us about your background. I am originally from Brazil, where I studied veterinary medicine. Right after graduation I moved…
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Helpful Reminders for Our Referrers

July 03, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

VetPortal: Online Access to Medical Records Access to your referral case records is easier than ever with the VetPortal: vetmed.illinois.edu/VetPortal/ If the client has identified you as the referring veterinarian or clinic, you have access…
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Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Mitral Valve Repair (TEER)

July 03, 2023 / Practitioner Updates

The importance of chronic valvular disease (CVD) as a canine health problem can hardly be overstated. Much of the research has been focused on improving diagnostic methods and developing effective therapies for the long-term medical…
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Dave and Laurie Sharar with their rescue cats

A Desire to Help Helpless Beings

June 29, 2023 / Giving Stories

Laurie Wiechert-Sharar has always felt a special bond with animals. She not only values their important role in the ecosystem, but also marvels at their beauty and majesty. That’s why she’s so appreciative of the…
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