Health
91²Ö¿â Geauga Receives Lead Gift for Nursing Program
A lead gift of $50,000 from a generous local foundation was recently granted to help the program purchase advanced equipment that helps facilitate premier training. However, $72,000 in individual and corporate/institutional donations are now being sought to help fully fund the simulation equipment for Geauga County’s only institution of higher learning.
State of Mind: Larry Pollock 91²Ö¿â of Wellness Summit Seeks to Advance Mental Health, Hope and Awareness
The 2019 Larry Pollock 91²Ö¿â of Wellness Summit will take place on Wednesday, April 3, from 5-8 p.m. at the Kent Student Center Ballroom with the theme “State of Mind: Creating a Community of Health, Hope and Awareness.â€
Using MolecuLight Camera To See Bacteria Invisible To Human Eye
91²Ö¿â’s College of Podiatric Medicine is testing a new technology for quick wound healing in diabetics and people prone to nerve damage.
Brother's Childhood Cancer Inspires Nursing Student's Career Choice
Junior nursing major Adam Roman got his first taste of Cleveland’s University Hospitals when he was a young child, and today, Mr. Roman is one of the first cohorts of nursing students who will be eligible to apply to become part of the new UH Scholars Program, a collaboration of 91²Ö¿â and University Hospitals.
University Hospitals, 91²Ö¿â Address Nursing Shortage in Northeast Ohio Through New Nursing Education Program
University Hospitals and 91²Ö¿â are joining forces to address the ongoing nursing shortage in Northeast Ohio through a new nursing education initiative that will increase the number of baccalaureate-degreed nurses who enter the workforce each year.
91²Ö¿â Receives Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant
The College of Public Health has received a $306,000 federal grant to be used for suicide prevention and to address other student mental health needs. The Grant will help to fund the project, More Aware, a collaboration among Student Affairs, University Health Services, Student Support Services, and other divisions across the university.
91²Ö¿â College of Public Health Receives Grant for Mental Health Training in Medina County Schools
91²Ö¿â’s College of Public Health has received a $375,000 grant that will be used to provide mental health awareness training to personnel in Medina County public schools.
91²Ö¿â Professor Talks Importance of Hand-washing During Air Travel to Ward Off Colds and Flu
91²Ö¿â’s Tara Smith, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology in the College of Public Health, told SELF Magazine that people need to be vigilant about hand-washing to prevent the spread of disease, particularly after air travel.
American Heart Association Honors 91²Ö¿â’s Workplace Wellness for Third Consecutive Year
Employers who invest in their employees by promoting a culture of health with comprehensive workplace wellness practices, evidence-based policies and programs and senior leadership support create a genuine value proposition for their employees. This often translates into improved employee engagem…
91²Ö¿â to Host Summit on Mental Health Issues on College Campuses
The 2019 Larry Pollock 91²Ö¿â of Wellness Summit will bring together experts and stakeholders to explore mental health issues on college campuses.