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Dr. Jennifer Ozimek stands in front of the tower at UConn Health.

Meet Dr. Jennifer Ozimek, Primary Care Physician

Practicing medicine at UConn Health is a dream come true for Dr. Ozimek. She set her sights on UConn while attending a clinical career day here in high school.

Caring for Carpal Tunnel

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that affects millions of Americans. If rest and splinting don’t relieve the pain, then “wide-awake” surgery performed without sedation may be an effective and convenient option.

Dr. Jillian Fortier, plastic and reconstructive surgeon at UConn Health, with a young patient she helped during a mission trip abroad. (Ethan Giorgetti/UConn Health Photo)

Meet Dr. Jillian Fortier, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

At home and abroad, UConn Health's Dr. Jillian Fortier combines compassion for her patients with top-notch skills.

Advances in Bladder Cancer Detection

A new technology being used at UConn Health is illuminating the way doctors detect bladder cancer.

Eating for a Healthy Heart

Although no single food is a cure-all, certain foods have been shown to improve your heart health. Watch the video to see which top 10 heart healthy foods are among those recommended by UConn Health’s Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center.

‘Artistic Expressions’ on Display at UConn Health

Ten artists who’ve belonged to a critique group for decades are exhibiting at the Celeste LeWitt Gallery in the UConn Health cafeteria through March 7.

Exploring Career Options Outside Academia

To help educate students on non-academic career options, postdoctoral fellow Giulia Vigone and graduate student Robert Pijewski have established the Academia-Industry Opportunities Group (AIOG) at UConn Health.

UConn medical students practice using the Butterfly iQ, a whole body ultrasound that fits inside a pocket. The medical school is the first to incorporate this new technology into its curriculum.

UConn Med Students First to Learn with New Handheld Ultrasound

The UConn School of Medicine is the first to receive and include in its curriculum a new portable ultrasound device that is expected to revolutionize the industry.

The Family Medicine Advantage

The family medicine team at our Canton medical office provides complete care through all stages of life. Beth Dickens, her husband and four children all receive care at Canton Family Medicine and are happy with the convenience and quality of care the entire family receives all in the same office.

Using Precision Medicine to Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death

Mike Papale was an elite high school basketball player when his heart suddenly stopped beating. He was saved but the risk remains for other young athletes who have no idea they suffer from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Dr. Travis Hinson is using precision medicine to develop treatments so those suffering from the potentially fatal genetic condition can live long active lives.