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Resilience and hope
In 1982, Jeffrey Mills, DDS (WRC ’79, DEN ’82), was a promising young dentist and soon-to-be new father ready to begin the next chapter of his life. Yet, four hours before commencement, Mills was shot and killed by a home intruder. Having earned his undergraduate and dental degrees at Case…
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Urgent Blood Need Prompts CTSC of Northern Ohio to Host Second Blood Drive
Urgent blood need caused by severe weather systems in the US prompts CTSC of Northern Ohio to host its second blood drive in a span of 5 months. A single blood donation can save up to three lives. The Clinical Translational Science Collaborative (CTSC) of Northern Ohio aims to fill 66 donor…
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Honoring excellence: inspiring stories from Black alumni of the School of Dental Medicine
In celebration of Black History Month, we’re sharing the insights, achievements and words of wisdom from Black alumni who are shaping the future of dentistry. Madge Potts-Williams, DDS (DEN ‘81) Lead Dentist, Manatee County Rural Health Services, Bradenton, FL Consultant,…
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Shanina Knighton explains how moisture in basements causes toxicity
Shanina Knighton, adjunct associate professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, explained how moisture is the most common cause of toxicity in basements as it’s the leading cause of mold and mildew. Basements are often neglected spaces used for storage, laundry, or DIY projects, but…
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Keep your relationships strong with these tips from CWRU neuroscientist and philosopher Anthony Jack
Valentine’s Day has a reputation for being celebrated with grand gestures of love: marriage proposals, gifts and special dates. But when the roses wilt and chocolates are long gone, relationship maintenance is still important—whether for a friend, a significant other, a family member and even…
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Case Comprehensive Cancer Center receives outstanding score and renewed funding from National Cancer Institute
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) has been recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) with a merit award of outstanding 19 months after transitioning to a new director. The NCI site visit committee noted institutional commitment, leadership, exceptional efforts in cancer…
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Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Receives Outstanding Score and Renewed Funding from National Cancer Institute
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) has been recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) with a merit award of outstanding 19 months after transitioning to a new director. The NCI site visit committee noted institutional commitment, leadership, exceptional efforts in cancer…
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Integration of ITI Digital Campus into Our Dental School
We are thrilled to announce the integration of the ITI (International Team for Implantology, Basel, Switzerland) Digital Campus, which is an online learning platform, into our dental school curriculum, under the visionary leadership of Dean Kenneth Chance and Associate Dean of Digital Innovation…
Celebrating National Women Physicians Day with CWRU School of Medicine leaders
Grace McComsey, MD, initially aspired to be an engineer before discovering her true passion for medicine. Shari Bolen, MD, was driven to become a doctor after witnessing the effects of illness on her family. Now, both serve as accomplished leaders at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine and are…
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School of Nursing to host Black History Month celebration Feb. 27
The Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion invites you to celebrate Black History Month on Thurs., Feb. 27, from 3-5 p.m. at the Samson Pavilion/Health Education Campus. Featuring Harlem, NY-based filmmaker Stacey L. Holman, who has directed and…