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A new prescription for Cleveland families: Rx Kids launches a fresh approach to maternal and infant health
First Year Cleveland at the Mandel School is supporting the Cleveland launch of the nationally recognized maternal and infant health program.
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Building bridges to better health: How two CWRU students are advancing health literacy
When Case Western Reserve University juniors Aditi Bohre and Mahek Goel began gaining healthcare experience through various volunteer opportunities and jobs, they came to the same realization: Many people struggle not only to understand their health but also the systems they must navigate to…
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Breaking the cycle: How research is shaping a new approach to gun violence prevention
Researchers at the Mandel School's Begun Center are evaluating an innovative specialty court program designed to stop the cycle of gun violence before it escalates.
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How one Clevelander walked into Sears think[box] and built a business, a mission and a movement
Mike Crawford has turned creativity, grit and community support into a thriving business, celebrity collaborations and a nonprofit inspiring Cleveland youth.
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Join the Weatherhead Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Center for Buyer Preparation Course next month
The Weatherhead Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Center presents the Buyer Preparation Course, an intensive three-day program taking place September 17–19, designed for experienced entrepreneurial professionals who are ready to acquire and lead their own company. Through a highly interactive…
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3 things to do in Cleveland in August
In just a few weeks, the Case Western Reserve University campus will come alive as students make their return for the new academic year. New students will be busy with Discover Week (Aug. 15-23) and all members of the CWRU community can attend the University Welcome and Convocation featuring Jodi…
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CWRU law interns expand financial access for Cleveland worker-owners
Through Case Western Reserve University’s Community Development Clinic, law students gained hands-on experience while helping Evergreen Cooperatives create a model for earlier access to earned profits
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Student-run Horizons Community Clinic helps Cleveland patients find care—and a path forward
At Horizons Community Clinic, care might begin with an immediate need for treatment, but the impact of that care extends far beyond an appointment—both for the patients it serves and for the medical students who run it.Open Monday evenings to anyone in the Cleveland community—even, and especially,…
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3 things to do in Cleveland in July
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community have ample opportunity to celebrate community throughout the summer. Festivals throughout the city honor different traditions, cultures and artforms, showing off some of Cleveland’s hidden gems.For those looking to engage more with the…
CWRU School of Medicine students staff the Teddy Bear Clinic at Case Comprehesnive Cancer Center’s Black Family Cancer Awareness event
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center raises cancer awareness for Black families at annual block party
On June 13, part of East 66th Street was transformed into more than just a roadway—it became a place of connection, care and conversation. In front of the Warren E. Anderson MidTown Collaboration Center, families, health professionals and community leaders gathered for the Case Comprehensive Cancer…