Women's Health

The University of Connecticut Health Center offers expert care for every season in a woman’s life. Many services are offered at the Charlotte Johnson Hollfelder Center for Women's Health, conveniently located off the hospital lobby.

Services include comprehensive OB/GYN care, advanced reproductive services to help couples start families, and gold standard testing and diagnostic tools for osteoporosis, heart disease, breast cancer and many other conditions. Our physicians and medical staff understand women’s unique health care needs and respond to every woman with care and dignity.

Here is a list of some of the women’s health services available at the UConn Health Center.

Obstetrics and Gynecology: Services include regular preventative OB/GYN care and help with more complex issues, such as planning for pregnancy, prenatal care, major and laparoscopic gynecologic surgery, managing menopause, and more. Patients are seen in Farmington, West Hartford and East Hartford.

Center for Advanced Reproductive Services: Our highly skilled team offers a range of diagnostic services and treatments for couples who experience infertility. UConn was one of the first sites to offer in vitro fertilization (IVF) and continues to achieve success rates above national averages in many categories. Patients are seen in Farmington and Hamden.

The Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center: UConn offers the latest treatments for heart disease - the number one killer of American women. Services include angioplasty and surgery, as well as routine testing and preventative cardiology to manage risk factors such as hypertension and cholesterol disorders.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Maternal-fetal medicine physicians provide care for pregnant woman with special health concerns, such as diabetes, hypertension, sickle cell disease, multiple gestation and other complications.

The Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center: UConn offers a full spectrum of comprehensive cancer care from education and prevention strategies to early detection, innovative treatments, complementary and alternate therapies, reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation. Enrollment in innovative clinical trials and research studies is encouraged.

Breast Cancer Program: Within the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center, a complete array of breast health services is offered, including a multidisciplinary approach to streamline care for women.

Gynecologic Oncology: Also within the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center, complete medical and surgical care, as well as radiation oncology and rehabilitative services, is available for women with a gynecologic malignancy.

Mammography: Services are available at the main Health Center campus in Farmington and the East Hartford office of UConn Health Partners. Both locations offer convenient hours and free parking.

Skin Care/Dermatology: UConn dermatologists evaluate and treat all skin cancers, melanoma and atypical nevi as well as skin diseases including acne, psoriasis, eczema, and hair loss. A full complement of cosmetic services is available, including laser therapy, chemical peels, sclerotherapy, microdermabrasion, and more, including the services of an on-staff aesthetician.

Varicose Vein Removal: Varicose veins can be unsightly, but they are not just a cosmetic problem. They can be a serious health problem leading to pain, swelling and even blood clots. Minimally invasive treatment options, including sclerotherapy and Endovenus Laser Treatment, are available.

The UConn Center for Osteoporosis: Medical experts provide comprehensive bone health assessment and state-of-the-art bone density testing for pre and post menopausal women. Prevention and treatment plans are individualized for healthy women, as well as those with chronic medical disorders, such as cancer, that may affect their skeletal health.

Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine: UConn sports medicine experts offer specialized care for female athletes, as well as expert care for orthopaedic conditions that disproportionately affect women, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, Colles' fractures and thumb basilar joint arthritis.

Rehabilitative Medicine: Physical therapists, occupational therapists and athletic trainers at UConn help women manage a variety of chronic and acute conditions such as osteoporosis, jaw pain, fibromyalgia, pelvic pain, low back pain associated with pregnancy and post-partum, and much more.

Rheumatology: UConn has a very strong program in the diagnosis and treatment of connective tissue disorders, such as Sjögren's syndrome, scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis, all of which occur more frequently in women than men.