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Laura Dorr

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A new prescription for Cleveland families: Rx Kids launches a fresh approach to maternal and infant health

For many parents, the months surrounding the birth of a child can bring profound financial uncertainty. Time away from work, rising household expenses and the need for diapers, food, housing and other necessities can place significant strain on families at a time when stability matters most. Now,…

From fire station to executive suite: How one nurse’s career took flight

For Jonathan Sague, DNP (NUR ’06, NUR ’24), the path to Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing graduate program and healthcare executive started in a fire station. As a teenager, he worked nights and weekends as a cadet at the local firehouse. Over his years working…

Breaking the cycle: How research is shaping a new approach to gun violence prevention

Addressing gun violence requires more than enforcement—it requires stopping the cycle before it can escalate. At Case Western Reserve University Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, researchers are helping evaluate an innovative specialty court program designed to do…

How one PhD student is rethinking support for families in the ICU

For Jacob Hoffa, a PhD student at Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, nursing is more than just clinical care—it's showing up for people when they need it most. Drawn to nursing's unique blend of science and human connection, Hoffa believes that while technical…

Beyond the bedside: Flight Camp immerses learners in transport medicine

When flight transport is the fastest route to a hospital for a critically injured patient, every second counts. With a helicopter standing by, medical professionals communicate rapidly as they assess a patient’s airways, manage life-saving equipment and prepare the patient for transport to the…

Classroom Without Walls inspires education without limits

After nearly 15 years working in social services, Juan Silva found himself asking a daunting question: What's next?Silva built a career serving others through roles in children's services, career coaching and healthcare. As a community health worker at MetroHealth and an adjunct instructor of…

Remembering long-time staff member Karen Romoser

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are mourning the loss of Karen Elaine Romoser, a dedicated colleague, accomplished technologist and passionate advocate whose work and influence touched countless people. Romoser passed away in early June at the age of 69 after serving the…

Can a helicopter teach you how to work on the ground?

Raquel Dauch (GRS ’24, nursing) didn’t start out planning to care for patients at their most critical moments—but once she found nursing, there was no turning back. After initially earning an operations management degree at the University of Cincinnati, she quickly realized that a traditional…

Nursing students mark milestone at Frances Payne Bolton Pinning Ceremony

On May 15, graduating students from Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing marked a major milestone during the school’s pinning ceremony, a longstanding nursing tradition that celebrates the transition from student to professional nurse. Surrounded by family,…

5 questions with Mandel's Edith Cabrera, Class of 2026

For students at Case Western Reserve University Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, graduation marks more than the end of a degree—it reflects years of learning, growth and a deep commitment to making a difference. Through coursework, field education and hands-on…