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In 1935, when society largely viewed alcoholism not as a disease but as a severe moral failing, Sister Ignatia Gavin, CSA saw something different: a medical condition afflicting a person worthy of profound respect. It was this radical compassion and unwavering belief in "the dignity of the human…

For Ed (ADL '64, MED '68) and Melinda Melton Sadar (FSM '66), Case Western Reserve University is more than just their alma mater—it is where their lifelong journey together began. After sharing glances in a Philosophy 101 class and then officially meeting in Thwing Hall, the couple is now…

Esther Bernhofer, PhD, MA, RN, PMGT-BC, an associate professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, received the American Society for Pain Management’s Margo McCaffrey Excellence in Nursing Award at the organization’s mid-October conference. This national honor recognizes a nurse who…

Craig “Denny” King, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, an instructor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, earned second place in the Practice Poster Competition at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) National Conference in October. His poster, which examined patterns of cannabis use, was…

Dana Severin, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, an instructor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, has been selected as the 2025 Preceptor of the Year by the Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses. Granted in October, this award recognizes an advanced practice registered nurse who demonstrates…

The Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) of Northern Ohio proudly participated in two community health events this fall: the first inaugural University Hospitals Cutler Men’s Full Life Summit on Sept. 21, at the Huntington Convention Center, and the Caring for the Caregiver Expo…

Sanjay Rajagopalan, director of the Case Cardiovascular Research Institute at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, has earned the 2025 American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist Award. This prestigious honor, the highest bestowed by the Association, recognizes individuals…

FDA reverses disease label on menopause therapy NTD: Rachel Pope, associate professor of urology, discussed the FDA's recent move to remove warnings from hormone replacement therapy packaging. “Hopefully, it will reduce the fear of women using estrogen products for relief of their symptoms and…

Dr. Sanjay Rajagopalan receives prestigious American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist Award Bioengineer.org: Sanjay Rajagopalan, director of the School of Medicine's Cardiovascular Research Institute, described how recognizing the inseparability of environmental and cardiovascular…

Resident assistant (RA) applications for the academic year 2026-27 are open now through Jan. 14. The academic year 2026–27 resident assistant positions are live-in, on-campus positions that support the creation and facilitation of an integrated residential learning environment for undergraduate…