Health
State of Mind: Larry Pollock Kent State of Wellness Summit Seeks to Advance Mental Health, Hope and Awareness
The 2019 Larry Pollock Kent State 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
Â鶹¹û¶³â€™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 Kent State and University Hospitals.
University Hospitals, Kent State Address Nursing Shortage in Northeast Ohio Through New Nursing Education Program
University Hospitals and Â鶹¹û¶³ 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.
Kent State 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.
Kent State College of Public Health Receives Grant for Mental Health Training in Medina County Schools
Â鶹¹û¶³â€™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.
Kent State Professor Talks Importance of Hand-washing During Air Travel to Ward Off Colds and Flu
Â鶹¹û¶³â€™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 Kent State’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…
Â鶹¹û¶³ to Host Summit on Mental Health Issues on College Campuses
The 2019 Larry Pollock Kent State of Wellness Summit will bring together experts and stakeholders to explore mental health issues on college campuses.
Respiratory Therapy Students Breathe Fresh Air Into the Workforce
All of the students in the fall 2018 class of the Respiratory Therapy program at Â鶹¹û¶³ at Ashtabula have jobs waiting for them when they graduate.