Carolyn Pennington


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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.

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.