Carolyn Pennington


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Student studying dentures online

Science in Seconds: Digital Dentures

Digital technology has transformed dentistry including the often difficult and time-consuming process of making dentures.

Thoracic surgeon, Dustin Walters, performing robotic surgery for lung cancer treatment at UConn John Dempsey Hospital.

UConn Health Minute: Lung Cancer Treatment

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer for both men and women but as UConn Health thoracic surgeon Dustin Walters explains, patient outcomes can be improved with early screening and advanced treatment options.

Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus, infectious disease specialist, talks to a patient about their upcoming trip.

UConn Health Minute: Travel Tips

Up to half of travelers can experience a medical illness when abroad. Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus, director of Travel Medicine at UConn Health, says some simple precautions can help you stay healthy during your trip.

Dental laboratory technician Donna Morin works on a computer-aided manufacturing process for a denture.

Science in Seconds: Digital Dentures

'This new technology has completely transformed the way we practice dentistry'

Dr. Alyson Cunningham, colorectal surgeon, in a clinical exam room at UConn Health.

UConn Health Minute: Colon Cancer

Colon cancer is a major cancer killer but as UConn Health colorectal surgeon Dr. Alyson Cunningham explains, it is preventable with regular screenings and lifestyle changes.

Carolyne Rielhle, DO, a neuro-ophthalmologist at UConn Health, performing an eye exam.

UConn Health Minute: Aging Eyes

It’s painless but irreversible. A stroke of the optic nerve is a common type of vision loss as you age. But as UConn Health neuro-ophthalmologist Carolyne Riehle tells us, preventive care can help save your sight.

Germine Soliman, MD, a physician in geriatric medicine at UConn Health, meets with a patient in the Geriatrics and Healthy Aging practice at UConn Health.

UConn Health Minute: Delaying Dementia

It’s estimated one in 10 older Americans suffers from dementia but there are lifestyle changes you can make to help delay the onset of dementia.

Orthopedic surgeon Corey Dwyer, MD, performs an operation in the UConn Health Surgery Center.

UConn Health Minute: Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Shoulder pain is a common complaint. There are many treatment options to help fix the problem but for some, the pain and lack of motion will require a shoulder replacement. Dr. Corey Dwyer, UConn Health orthopedic surgeon, explains when a shoulder replacement may be the best option.

A group of residents of a town in the Dominican Republic meet with a medical provider from UConn Health.

Providing Care Beyond Borders

Spearheaded by a UConn Health medical student, more than 30 medical providers brought specialty and primary care to residents of the Dominican Republic

UConn Health Minute: Thyroid Cancer

Thyroid cancer is hard to detect because it generally doesn’t cause any symptoms. As UConn Health endocrine surgeon Giao Phan explains, it’s important to pay attention to changes in your neck or throat because if found early, most thyroid cancers are highly curable.