Carolyn Pennington


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Spontaneous and Abstract – Summer Art at UConn Health

The work of Tom Cameron and Kathleen Dal Santo will be shown at the Celeste LeWitt Gallery at UConn Health until September 20, 2018.

Cochlear Implant Restores More Than Just Hearing for Navy Veteran

James Bascetta, a U.S. Navy veteran, suffered from severe hearing loss but thanks to a cochlear implant and UConn Health’s audiology team, James is hearing sounds he hasn’t heard in years.

Covering Connecticut: Jonathan Lis Medical Student Commencement Speaker

Jonathan Lis of West Hartford was chosen as this year's Medical Student Commencement Speaker.

The UConn School of Medicine held its annual Spring Awards Night ceremony on Monday, April 23, 2018. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo)

Medical School Holds Annual Awards Night Ceremony

The UConn School of Medicine held its annual Spring Awards Night ceremony on Monday, April 23. The awards recognize faculty, staff and students in the first through third years of medical school.

UConn Health  Graduate Students Volunteer at Elementary School Science Fair

Biomedical sciences graduate students from UConn Health volunteered their time at the 5th annual Science Fair at Edward W. Morley Elementary School in West Hartford. The fledgling scientists ranged from kindergarten to 5th grade.

‘It Feels Real’ – Dental Students Train with High-Tech Simulators

UConn is among only a handful of dental schools in the country to have an innovative training technology using 3D virtual reality simulation. Watch the video to see how the Advanced Dental Simulation Lab allows students to practice their skills and ultimately, improve patient care.

First Procedure Performed in Hybrid OR

The state-of-the-art hybrid operating room at UConn Health is now up and running. Watch the video to see what makes this room special and how it benefits patients.

Noreen Allsop, RN, BSN, Pulmonology, 2018 Nightingale Award Winner. March 14, 2018. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo)

Congratulations 2018 Nightingale Award Winners

UConn Health is proud to announce the 2018 Nightingale Nurse Awards for Excellence in Nursing recipients. These individuals were nominated by their peers in recognition of their significant impact on patient care and their life-long commitment to the profession.

Medical and Dental School Awards and Honors

Recently received awards and honors by faculty, staff, and students in the UConn medical and dental schools.

Light-Inspired Spring Art Exhibits at UConn Health

The light-inspired spring art exhibits of both Dr. Janice Oliveri and John Wheat will be shown at the Celeste LeWitt Gallery at UConn Health until June 14, 2018.