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Laura Dorr

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The power of community as an anchor—and a guiding force

For Alicia Lee, a first-year nursing student at Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, community has quickly become both an anchor and a guiding force, shaping how she learns, leads and finds her place nearly 2,500 miles from home. Coming from California’s Bay…

Restoring balance: Why one researcher has turned to the mouth as a window to immune health

Since the start of her career, Pushpa Pandiyan, PhD, has been captivated by the immune system’s resilience and balance, and by its ability to protect the body while maintaining harmony within it. For the associate professor of biological sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental…

Giving back—and improving smiles—at Give Kids a Smile Day

For some people, dental office waiting rooms are a place full of anxiety and apprehension. However, everyone was all smiles at the School of Dental Medicine Clinic on Friday, Nov. 7, as the school hosted its annual Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) day. The GKAS program at Case Western Reserve University,…

From boot camp to bedside: Military leaders bring adaptability and leadership to nursing

For many who serve in the military, the call to care for others extends far beyond the ranks. Two military service members—one a veteran and one still on active duty—have been guided by this purpose to the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, where they’ve found that their experiences in uniform…