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Columbia University’s Gary Schwartz named Case Comprehensive Cancer Center’s new director
A Columbia University oncologist renowned for his translational research, mentoring and leadership will become director of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center (Case CCC) this spring. Gary Schwartz, chief of the Hematology & Oncology Division at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC)…
Caregivers In Crisis
In this Crain's Cleveland Business news article, Evelyn Duffy, DNP, RN, FAANP, the Florence Cellar Professor of Gerontological Nursing at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, and the associate director of the University Center on Aging and Health at Case Western Reserve University, talks about…
Medical student receives orthopaedic research award
Second-year Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine student Adam Rizk has been awarded the Thomas and Cynthia Sculco Research Award for his poster presentation titled, “Are Trends in Revision Total Joint Arthroplasty Sustainable? Declining Inflation-Adjusted Medicare Reimbursement for…
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Risk of endocarditis more than 3x higher after COVID-19 infection in patients with cocaine, opioid abuse disorders
People diagnosed with cocaine- and opioid-use disorders are more susceptible to developing endocarditis, a condition that damages the lining of the heart valves and chambers, according to research from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the National Institute on Drug Abuse…
Evelyn Duffy Discusses Full Practice Authority for Nurse Practitioners
Full practice authority gains ground in 26 states: What this means for nurse practitioners Nurse Practitioner: Evelyn Duffy, professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, discussed full practice authority for nurse practitioners. “Ohio is in the reduced practice category,” she noted. “Not a…
Volunteers needed at Crisis Text Line
Alumna Shairi Turner-Davis, MD (MED ‘96), chief health officer at Crisis Text Line, is seeking volunteers to provide remote mental health support and crisis intervention service.  “During the holiday season, more people are in need and are reaching out to us,“ said Turner-Davis. “We are recruiting…
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Dr. Clara Pelfrey honored with Ohio Program Evaluators Group (OPEG) Evaluation Recognition Award
Clara Pelfrey is the Director of Evaluation for the Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative, a large federally funded grant partnership between Case Western Reserve University and the four large health systems in Cleveland: the Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth, University Hospitals and the VA…
CTSC Wraps Eight-Week Book Discussion About Why Are Health Disparities Everyone’s Problem? by Lisa Cooper, MD
Moving Beyond Curiosity and Acknowledging the Consequences of Choice   This article is a part of our CTSC Event Recap series.  How do you convince researchers, clinicians, caregivers, staff, and health equity champions from four local healthcare institutions, community organizations, the NIH,…
Inaugural Dean Kenneth B. Chance, DDS, Endowed Distinguished Lectureship
The inaugural Dean Kenneth B. Chance, DDS, Endowed Distinguished Lectureship was held on Nov. 17 in Samson Pavilion.  Dean Kenneth B. Chance, President of the Supreme Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, and his family established this series in honor of the 130th…
Veterans Day Clinic 2022
As part of continued efforts to extend dental care benefits to veterans, the School of Dental Medicine Dental Clinic offered oral care services for veterans and military personnel on Friday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. The services included free dental exams and x-rays, a discounted cleaning…