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Dr. Omar Ibrahimi (Frank Barton/UConn Health Center Photo)

Experienced Surgeon Is Crucial When Removing Skin Cancer from the Face

Mohs micrographic surgery, available at the Health Center, removes the cancer one layer at a time, sparing tissue while ensuring complete removal of cancer cells.

UConn fire department personnel hold the annual vehicle extrication training session for second-year emergency medicine residents on April 17, 2012. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

UConn Fire Holds Training Session for Emergency Medicine Residents

Residents learn first-hand what it takes to free a patient from a wrecked car.

Demystifying Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Even though it affects millions of Americans every year, there are many misunderstandings about the condition.

Parag Bhuva: Promoting Worthy Principles

As a member of Active Minds and the Violence Against Women Prevention Program, this senior hopes to influence others to stand for their beliefs.

Vitamin D (Shutterstock Photo)

Vitamin D – Miracle Vitamin or Waste of Money?

The sunshine vitamin has been touted as a nutritional superstar but the Health Center’s Dr. Runjhun Misra says more studies are needed.

Man playing a clarinet.

UConn in the Big Easy

About 50 UConn students help out by renovating homes in the Upper Ninth Ward neighborhood of New Orleans.

Fun in the Mud

The warm weekend made ideal conditions for student teams competing in this year's annual OOzeball contest on Saturday.

Hayley Dunnack: Lasting Motivation and a Constant Smile

Sophomore Nursing student Hayley Dunnack immerses herself in the UConn community by volunteering, being involved in cultural organizations, and working on campus.

Davinci Robotic Surgery

More Patients Choosing Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Barbara Ricalzone knew she wanted her cancer removed via robotic-assisted surgery because of the faster recovery time.

Nutrition for the Skin

Your skin is a window into your health and the types of foods you eat can impact the color, texture and luminescence of your skin.