Carolyn Pennington


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UConn Health patient Christy Seholm talking with her husband at their home. Christy suffers from a potentially fatal genetic blood clot disorder called Factor V. (Ryan Bernat/UConn Health)

UConn Health Minute: Blood Clot Disorder

In this UConn Health Minute, a patient with a potentially fatal inherited blood clot disorder finally finds answers and support at UConn Health. Christy shares how expert care, close monitoring and a trusted physician helped her regain peace of mind and confidence in the future for both her and her son.

Dr. Sunny Mitchell, surgical oncologist, talks with a patient in an exam room at UConn Health.

UConn Health Minute: Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

In this UConn Health Minute, Dr. Sunny Mitchell talks about oncoplastic breast surgery and how it combines effective cancer removal with advanced reconstructive techniques to preserve a natural look and feel.

A patient laying in a bed while a doctor and an nurse stand around her looking at an ultrasound machine

Living with Confidence

Patient with inherited blood clot disorder finds support at UConn Health

Two men shaking hands in a doctor's office

A Faster Path to Recovery

'I'm feeling terrific. I've had absolutely no back pain since day one of surgery.'

Musician and stroke patient Peter Skaar during a therapy session with Rhonda Hickey, UConn Health occupational therapist. (Ethan Giorgetti/UConn Health)

UConn Health Minute: Innovative Stroke Therapy

He had played his cello at Carnegie Hall but a stroke left Peter Skaar paralyzed and barely able to hold his bow. Now thanks to an innovative procedure at UConn Health, Peter is able to play again and is on the path to realizing his goal of performing at a concert level.

A man playing an electric violin in a purple plaid shirt

Finding Rhythm Again

Musician regains mobility after innovative stroke therapy

UConn football wide receiver Jackson Harper physically and mentally preparing before a workout. (Ethan Giorgetti/UConn Health)

Pinnacle of Performance: Mental Fitness

Athletic success isn’t just about strength or skill – it’s about mastering the mind. In this Pinnacle of Performance segment, we explore how mental toughness shapes elite athletes and the proven techniques they use to stay focused, confident, and resilient.

A woman crouched down in a greenhouse

Targeted Tendon Relief

The minimally invasive procedure relieves patients of chronic tendon pain

Fourth-year UConn medical student Avni Jain with a dermatology patient who is participating in a study to see if virtual reality can help reduce anxiety before a procedure. (Ryan Bernat/UConn Health)

UConn Health Minute: Comfort in 3D

Even a simple skin procedure can make someone a little nervous. At UConn Health, a new study is helping patients find calm in an unexpected way – through virtual reality. Fourth-year UConn medical student Avni Jain initiated the study starting in UConn Health’s dermatology clinic.

Dr. Travis Hinson, UConn Health cardiovascular physician-scientist, working in his lab at The Jackson Laboratory in Farmington. (Ethan Giorgetti/UConn Health)

UConn Health Minute: Precision Heart Failure Care

Heart failure affects more than seven million Americans and for many it’s not due to bad habits such as smoking or not eating right. UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory are taking a new approach and focusing on personalized care based on a patient’s genetic profile.