Carolyn Pennington


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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.

Amy and Sam Childs with their twin boys. Amy suffered life-threatening complications after being diagnosed with babesiosis - a tick-borne infection. (Frank Barton/UConn Health)

Mom Beats Babesiosis and Successfully Delivers Twins

Amy Childs was 35 weeks pregnant with twins when she was diagnosed with babesiosis – a tick-borne disease not as common as Lyme but extremely serious and potentially life-threatening. She was rushed to UConn Health where a multidisciplinary team worked around-the-clock to save her life and the lives of her twin boys.

‘Nature’s Beauty’ on Display at UConn Health

The art exhibits of both Jim Koplar and Necla Balasaygun will be shown at the Celeste LeWitt Gallery at UConn Health until January 10, 2019.

White Coat Ceremony for UConn’s 50th Medical School Class

The annual White Coat Ceremony was held Friday for the class of 2022 - the UConn School of Medicine’s 50th class and also its largest at 106 students.

Profile: Dr. Christopher Morosky, Ob/Gyn

Dr. Christopher Morosky, Ob/Gyn, went to medical school and did his residency at UConn Health. He loves being able to teach, conduct research and care for women through all the stages of their life.

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.