Carolyn Pennington


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Dr. Darlene Oksanen, primary care physician, uses an AI transcription tool on a cell phone to aid in note taking during a patient exam.

UConn Health Minute: AI-Powered Care

Healthcare providers and patients now benefit from an artificial intelligence transcription tool which allows physicians more facetime versus screen time.  

An older woman sits in the doctor's office while a nurse preps her to get blood drawn

Accurate Diagnosis Eases Fears

After being misdiagnosed, Debbie was referred to the Connecticut Bleeding Disorder Center at UConn Health where she was correctly diagnosed and treated and now finally has peace of mind

Patient being examined by a doctor in a white coat

Multiple Sclerosis Patient Sees Bright Future

From unheard to understood

UConn Health hIgh-risk pregnancy specialist Dr. Nicole Gavin during an exam with Taylor Jordan-Blue and her baby Christian. (Ethan Giorgetti/UConn Health)

UConn Health Minute: Two Lives, One Team

An expectant mom learned she suffered a life-threatening condition. But the high risk pregnancy team at UConn Health had the expertise to keep mom safe as she delivered a healthy baby.

Two scientists looking at a tray of specimens

Science in Seconds: Eating Away at Disease

UConn Health researchers are studying how phagocytes feel, taste, digest and respond to eating and clearing away debris or foreign particles inside the body

Dr. Nicole Gill, UConn Health neurologist, during an exam at the Brain and Spine Institute in Farmington.

UConn Health Minute: Managing Migraines

Migraines are a neurological disorder that can cause debilitating pain affecting both family and work life. UConn Health’s Dr. Nicole Gill talks about when to see a doctor and what treatment options are available.  

Dr. Katherine Coyner (left) during an exam with field hockey player Meredith Kirkpatrick at the Women's Center for Motion and Performance.

UConn Health Minute: Going For Gold

After suffering two devastating injuries, a US Master’s field hockey player is going for the gold again thanks to the Women’s Center for Motion and Performance at UConn Health.

A pregnant woman running on the beach. "There's not a strict cutoff for when you should stop exercising during pregnancy," says Dr. Nicole Gavin, an OB/GYN at UConn Health.

UConn Health Half Marathon: Running While Pregnant

If you’re pregnant, is it okay to exercise and if so, how strenuous can your workout be? Dr. Nicole Gavin, high risk pregnancy specialist at UConn Health, continued running throughout her three pregnancies and offers some advice for other mothers.

A woman in white sitting holding her newborn son

Two Lives, One Team

High-risk mom delivers a healthy baby thanks to the team at UConn Health

Neurologist Priya Narwal during a patient exam at the Brain and Spine Institute at UConn Health.

UConn Health Minute: Stroke Signs

Stroke is a leading cause of disability but knowing the warning signs and seeking treatment sooner can lead to better outcomes. In this UConn Health Minute, neurologist Priya Narwal, reviews the most common symptoms and risk factors.