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New CWRU study targets suicide risk among LGBTQ+ youth in Cleveland’s child welfare, juvenile justice systems
Youth in juvenile detention centers face suicide rates significantly higher than their peers, driven by isolation, untreated mental health conditions and systemic barriers to care, according to the U.S. Office of Justice Programs. But for LGBTQ+ youth involved in child welfare and juvenile justice ...
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Staying committed: 4 CWRU Wellness Champions share tips for achieving New Year’s resolutions
The start of a new year feels like a fresh start—and for many, that means setting goals related to personal wellness. If not approached correctly, these types of New Year’s resolutions can bring you down by the end of January. “If people have a New Year's resolution related to well-being, that is a...
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Cooking up solutions: How one research study is supporting local kids with T1 diabetes
Managing Type 1 diabetes (T1D) can often feel overwhelming—and that’s especially true for children and their caregivers. That’s where Case Western Reserve University’s Diabetes Inspired Culinary Education (DICE) study comes into play, offering a new way to approach T1D care and education. Led by Ca...
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Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Collaborative Science Pilot Awards to accelerate five promising research projects
To encourage and advance team science between clinical and basic science faculty, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals (UH) jointly funded five research teams engaged in new and promising scientific studies. The Collaborative Science Pilot Awards, a program su...
Medicine’s Mary Garrity passes away
It’s rare to be able to make everyone around you feel seen, valued and inspired, but Mary Garrity had that gift. Whether she was mentoring a colleague or forging connections with alumni and researchers, Garrity brought genuine warmth to everything she did. Now, ...
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Medicine’s Mary Garrity passes away
It’s rare to be able to make everyone around you feel seen, valued and inspired, but Mary Garrity had that gift. Whether she was mentoring a colleague or forging connections with alumni and researchers, Garrity brought genuine warmth to everything she did. Now, the Case Western Reserve University ...
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Tips to stay warm and safe during the extreme cold next week
Temperatures in Cleveland are expected to plummet to bitterly cold lows in the next week, worsened by wind chill that makes the air feel even colder. Members of the Case Western Reserve University community should take precautionary measures to prepare for these dangerous weather conditions, which c...
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Recognizing National CRNA Week 2025
The AANA National CRNA Week is recognized from Jan. 19-25, 2025. The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Anesthesia programs are proud to be accredited by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). Our students and alumni are advanced practice nur...
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CWRU Summer Sessions 2025 - Register Now!
The Case Western Reserve University Summer Term can be a great way for you to keep your momentum as you continue to work towards graduation! With over 100 undergraduate and graduate courses, the CWRU Summer Term is a great opportunity to catch up or get ahead. CWRU and visiting students can study ...
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Researchers at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute collaborate with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to identify genetic risks for age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which affects about 200 million people worldwide and can result in legal blindness, impairs an area of the eye (retina) used for reading, driving and many other critical daily tasks. A new study of large existing patient datasets indicates genetic and demogra...