Health + Wellness

Technology can significantly help nursing students learn the complexities of nursing practice or act as a source of frustration that takes valuable time away from education. Here is a brief look at some of the technologies in use in nursing education, the impact of AI, and practical tips for using e...

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 rigor, p...

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 w...

Former President Barack Obama beams from the walls of Rebecca Patton’s office. There are photos of the two sharing a laugh in unguarded moments, and pictures from formal White House occasions. Most meaningful is a photo of Obama and Patton — then president of the American Nurses Association based i...

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, or ...

Case Western Reserve University values excellence by advancing diversity, equity and inclusion through inclusive thinking, mindful learning and transformative dialogue. The university's strategic plan, Think Big, calls on us to uphold those values and build a respectful, diverse and effective univer...

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 the...

Midwifery students seize opportunity for professional growth On a chilly February day, a room of nearly 100 midwives buzzed with energy and anticipation. They were gathered for the annual American College of Nurse Midwives' Midwifery Forward conference in Findlay, Ohio, where five students from Cas...

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 Corps...

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 gr...