Health + Wellness

The School of Dental Medicine is very pleased to announce that Ilser Turkyilmaz, DMD, PhD, will serve as chair of the Department of Comprehensive Care and as associate dean for Digital Innovation. Dr. Ilser Turkyilmaz is an accomplished dental professional with a career defined by academic…

When Kristin Williams, associate dean for Admissions and Student Affairs at the School of Dental Medicine, reflects on her journey at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), her commitment to fostering diversity is closely woven through the story. Growing up in the community of Shaker Heights, she…

Learn what leadership at Case Western Reserve University, the CTSC’s grant partner institutions, and community thinks about trust. Trust is a nonnegotiable aspect of relationship building and sustainability. Defined by the Oxford Dictionary as a “firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability,…

A new nursing collaborative sets out to explore sleep and circadian science By Jen A. Miller A good night’s sleep doesn’t just feel good—it’s critical to your quality of life. In adults, sleep helps maintain brain function as well as mental and physical health. In children, it’s a key factor in…

Alumna reflects on a career of nursing and advocacy By Amanda Brower After Sept. 11, 2001, Colleen Leners, an emergency trauma nurse in the U.S. Navy Reserve, was asked to volunteer for active duty with the U.S. Army. Answering the call, she served in the Middle East with the U.S. Army Nurse…

Bridging healthcare and environmental advocacy Record-breaking heat, drought and floods, and more frequent hurricanes and tornadoes are the most visible symptoms of climate change. Less apparent are the impacts on the health and well-being of the people affected by this extreme weather:…

Student-turned-teaching-assistant leads the way for aspiring nurses By Matthew Merchant When Tanner Purnhagen (CWR ’15) takes to the skies as a flight nurse, he carries more than just medical equipment; he brings a profound commitment to easing the fears of patients while they’re suffering a…

University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University research team reports a novel treatment after traumatic brain injury that prevents progression to chronic neurodegeneration Violent blows or jolts to the head can cause traumatic brain injury (TBI), and there are about 5 million people in…

Dean Chance talks with the ODA Today about CWRU’s innovative Health Education Campus, community outreach initiatives to provide dental care throughout the community, and gives an update on the school’s research initiatives, student body and more. Q: It has been a few years now since the Case…

According to the American Red Cross, a single blood donation can save up to three lives. The CTSC of Northern Ohio aims to fill 51 donor spots for its first blood drive during Sickle Cell Awareness Month (September) on Wednesday, September 18 from 9AM-3PM at Case Western Reserve University in the…