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ÂÜÀòÉç College of Nursing juniors (from left) Aaliyah Davis, Adam Roman and Christina Hansen serve their clinical rotations at University Hospitals of Cleveland.

University Hospitals, ÂÜÀòÉç Address Nursing Shortage in Northeast Ohio Through New Nursing Education Program

University Hospitals and ÂÜÀòÉç 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.

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Students trained in Mental Health First Aid

ÂÜÀòÉç 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.

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ÂÜÀòÉç College of Public Health Receives Grant for Mental Health Training in Medina County Schools

ÂÜÀòÉç’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.

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ÂÜÀòÉç Professor Talks Importance of Hand-washing During Air Travel to Ward Off Colds and Flu

ÂÜÀòÉç’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.

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ÂÜÀòÉç employees and Flash, the university mascot, take part in a spinning class. For the third year in a row, the American Heart Association has recognized ÂÜÀòÉç for its workplace wellness program.

American Heart Association Honors ÂÜÀòÉç’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…

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The 2019 Larry Pollock ÂÜÀòÉç of Wellness Summit will bring together experts and stakeholders to explore mental health issues on college campuses.

ÂÜÀòÉç to Host Summit on Mental Health Issues on College Campuses

The 2019 Larry Pollock ÂÜÀòÉç of Wellness Summit will bring together experts and stakeholders to explore mental health issues on college campuses.

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ÂÜÀòÉç to Host Summit on Mental Health Issues on College Campuses

All of the students in the fall 2018 class of the Respiratory Therapy program at ÂÜÀòÉç at Ashtabula have jobs waiting for them when they graduate.

Respiratory Therapy Students Breathe Fresh Air Into the Workforce

All of the students in the fall 2018 class of the Respiratory Therapy program at ÂÜÀòÉç at Ashtabula have jobs waiting for them when they graduate.

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Respiratory Therapy Students Breathe Fresh Air Into the Workforce

A student enjoys a quiet moment on the Kent Campus

ÂÜÀòÉç of Wellness Director Offers New Meditation Across Campus Program

Melissa Celko, director of ÂÜÀòÉç of Wellness, has introduced a new Meditation Across Campus program, in which members of the university community can participate for free. “There is a real focus on the humanistic aspect of the quieting of the senses and the mind and allowing the body to find r…

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Jennifer Miller, lecturer in ÂÜÀòÉç's School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences, was given the opportunity to meet Oprah Winfrey and attend a WW (formerly Weight Watchers) retreat in California. (Photo: Matt Sayles Photography)

ÂÜÀòÉç Employee Wins Luxury Trip, Meets Oprah Through WW at Work

A luxury trip featuring accommodations at the Ritz-Carlton, limousine rides, spa treatments and lunch with one of the most influential women in the world. Jennifer Miller, lecturer in ÂÜÀòÉç’s School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences in the College of Education, Health …

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ÂÜÀòÉç Employee Wins Luxury Trip, Meets Oprah Through WW at Work

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ÂÜÀòÉç Psychologist Leads NIH-Funded Study to Identify Children at Risk for Persistent Distress After a Traumatic Injury

The way in which a parent responds to a child’s injury often impacts how upset the little one becomes. A panicked parent often means a crying, hysterical child. A calm kiss on the boo-boo and a quick return to regular business, though, and the child is likely to forget about the incident. This age…

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