Carolyn Pennington


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UConn Health Minute: Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine

Proper wound care is critical for hard-to-heal wounds. Underlying conditions like diabetes, circulation problems, and radiation treatment can cause chronic wound problems. If not treated, they can grow into more significant health issues, such as limb amputations or even life-threatening infections. Deb Deperry, who has diabetes, had a severe infection and was afraid her entire […]

UConn Health Minute: Women’s Center for Motion and Performance

Women are more susceptible to certain injuries such as ACL tears, stress fractures and osteoarthritis. The Women’s Center for Motion and Performance at UConn Health addresses those challenges and empowers women to stay healthy and active at every stage of their life.

Patient Eric Jackson during a telehealth appointment with his doctor Dr. Kristina Zdanys.

Alzheimer’s Drug Offers Hope for Early-Stage Patients

'This is the most promising medication we've had so far in terms of slowing rate of decline.'

Patient All Smiles with New Dentures

Sarah Ibbitson has had bad teeth since she was a kid. After years of struggling with painful, ill-fitting dentures, Sarah came to the UConn School of Dental Medicine where new digitally-produced and reasonably-priced dentures have given her the smile she always hoped for.

UConn Health Minute: Imaging Innovation

An innovative imaging system now offered at UConn Health is leading to improved diagnosis and treatment for patients with complex musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Hardeep Singh, comprehensive spine surgeon at UConn Health, describes how the system is used.

Pinnacle of Performance: Strengthen Your Golf Game

Episode 1 of Pinnacle of Performance focuses on one of the most common – lower back injuries – and the steps you can take to stay healthy as well as improve your game.

Student studying dentures online

Science in Seconds: Digital Dentures

Digital technology has transformed dentistry including the often difficult and time-consuming process of making dentures.

UConn Health Minute: Lung Cancer Treatment

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer for both men and women but as UConn Health thoracic surgeon Dustin Walters explains, patient outcomes can be improved with early screening and advanced treatment options.

UConn Health Minute: Travel Tips

Up to half of travelers can experience a medical illness when abroad. Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus, director of Travel Medicine at UConn Health, says some simple precautions can help you stay healthy during your trip.

Dental laboratory technician Donna Morin works on a computer-aided manufacturing process for a denture.

Science in Seconds: Digital Dentures

'This new technology has completely transformed the way we practice dentistry'