Health + Wellness

To our School of Medicine community, I am writing to share the sad news that Case Western Reserve University longtime professor, endocrinologist and researcher, Douglas Kerr, MD, PhD (MED ‘65, GRS ‘65), died Wednesday, April 2, at the age of 88. Dr. Kerr dedicated more than 40…

Every April, communities across the country observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising public understanding of sexual violence, supporting survivors and promoting prevention efforts. An important component of this work—at Case Western Reserve University and beyond—is…

It's possible to become a registered nurse in as little as two years, but there are several routes into this fast-paced, rapidly evolving career. They all start with nursing school, and they all require passing the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX. The study of nursing takes a…

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools rankings, which were released in early April, show the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University slipped overall but gained in several speciality programs. Following widespread critiques of the criteria used in…

The American Public Health Association is marking the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week, April 7–13. The Daily sat down with a School of Medicine Master of Public Health student whose work preventing overdoses earned statewide attention. For Maggie Urban-Waala, the fight against…

The School of Medicine is delighted to announce that alumnus and renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and leader Craig R. Smith (MED ‘77) will be the 2025 School of Medicine diploma ceremony speaker on Sunday, May 18, at Severance Music Center. Smith serves as the chair of the Department of Surgery at…

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Three endowed professorships bolster support for pathology research

Case Western Reserve University's Center for Imaging Research (CCIR) celebrated its 20th Anniversary with a symposium April 1–2. The event reflected on two decades of achievements in imaging research and looked ahead to the future. Nearly 200 attendees from Northeast Ohio and nationwide…

For over five decades, Mary Moller, DNP (NUR ’06), has been a trailblazing force in psychiatric nursing, revolutionizing how mental healthcare is taught, delivered and understood. Driven by deep gratitude for the transformative impact of her education at Case Western Reserve University Frances…