Carolyn Pennington


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Lifestyle Medicine Patient: Success When So Many Others Fail

Melissa Dzierlatka is beating the odds - after losing more than 160 pounds she's kept the weight off more than a year later and is no longer borderline diabetic.

Stroke Survivor Strums Guitar Again

When a stroke limited Bruce Cleinman’s use of his left arm and hand, one of his biggest concerns was he wouldn’t be able to play guitar anymore. But he followed the recovery plan of the UConn Health Stroke Program, customized for him. In a matter of weeks he was strumming his guitar again.

Come in from the Cold to View New Winter Art Exhibit at UConn Health

The art exhibits of Patricia Corbett and Katherine Schwartz will be shown at the Celeste LeWitt Gallery at UConn Health until March 9, 2017.

A Step Closer to Dancing Again Thanks to UConn Health Rehab Services

After years of mainly relying on a wheelchair, Marybell Lugardo recently received two computerized, prosthetic legs. Thanks to UConn Health’s Rehabilitation Services Department, Marybell is a step closer to realizing her dream of dancing again.

Take a Video Tour of New Women’s Center at UConn Health

The Women's Center at UConn Health offers OB/GYN care for women at every stage of their lives. Take a video tour of the new center.

Genetic Testing Offers Peace of Mind for Breast Cancer Patient

UConn Health's Hereditary Cancer Program helped a breast cancer patient make some tough decisions that potentially saved her life.

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UConn Health Faculty News

The Academic Affairs Subcommittee of the Board of Directors at UConn Health recently approved faculty promotions and appointments.

High-Tech Tools Helping Patients Breathe Easier

Millions of people suffer from chronic sinus problems which can make everyday activities like exercising and sleeping extremely difficult. Many find relief through non-surgical methods but in cases that are severe, UConn Health offers the latest surgical techniques that make it possible for patients to breathe easier again.

Carrie Simon’s artwork, “Sandra’s Garden” will be on display through December 8 at the Celeste LeWitt Gallery at UConn Health.

Autumn Art at UConn Health

Carrie Simon’s artwork, “Sandra’s Garden” and Jack Byne's “Altered States” photography exhibit will be on display through December 8 at UConn Health.

The UConn School of Dental Medicine class of 2020 received their white coats during a ceremony Aug. 19, 2016. (Photo by Kristin Wallace)

Incoming Dental Students Receive Their White Coats

The 49 students in the UConn School of Dental Medicine Class of 2020 celebrated the traditional White Coat Ceremony last Friday.  The annual event is a symbolic induction into the profession of dental medicine but the ceremony isn’t as “ancient” as you might think. Dean of the dental school, Dr. R. Lamont (Monty) MacNeil, told […]