Newswise Focus Channel: Hidden - Ohio

An inventive spirit, an impressive ranking for Ohio research university

Case Western Reserve University — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:05:54 EST

Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, ranks No. 21 globally for the number of U.S. Utility Patents awarded to the university and its researchers, according to 2021 data compiled by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Scott M. Sasser, MD, joins University Hospitals in Cleveland as Chief Physician Executive & President, UH Medical Group and UH Physician Services

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 11:50:52 EST

Announcement that University Hospitals in Cleveland appointed Scott Sasser, MD, FACEP, as Chief Physician Executive and President, University Hospitals Medical Group and University Hospitals Physician Services; effective Aug. 1, 2022,

Study: Most Ohioans received abortion care after 6 weeks

Ohio State University — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:05:02 EST

Prior to Ohio's new six-week cutoff for legal abortions, about 9 in 10 people seeking care in Ohio had abortions later than the current law allows, new research suggests. In a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, researchers from The Ohio State University found that 1 in 4 patients didn't know they were pregnant before six weeks of gestation. Among those who did know they were pregnant before six weeks, 86% still had their abortions after the six-week mark.

Cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer Names MIM Software, Inc a Winner of the Northeast Ohio Top Workplaces 2022 Award

MIM Software Inc. — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:50:55 EST

MIM Software, Inc has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by the cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer Top Workplaces.

University Hospitals and Unite Us join forces to expand and improve community health and social care throughout Ohio

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:05:19 EST

University Hospitals (UH) is unveiling a new partnership with Unite Us, an organization that enables UH to better connect patients to the services they need. By working together, UH and Unite Us are able to securely connect UH patients in need with community-based resources that can be difficult to navigate. Patients benefit from a secure, central point of contact where health care providers, social service organizations, and individuals can access and refer people to needed services while monitoring progress and measuring outcomes.

Both downtown and suburbs appeal to small, high-growth firms

Ohio State University — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:35:05 EST

The movement of high-growth firms that directly contribute to the regional economy may be more complex than previously thought, new research suggests.

Cincinnati Children's Celebrates New Critical Care Building

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:05:17 EST

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is celebrating the completion of a new Critical Care Building, a $600 million investment that involved three years of construction on the hospital's main campus in Avondale.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Names 2021-2022 Board of Directors

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:00:40 EST

National leaders in nutrition, health and business will serve as the 2021-2022 Board of Directors of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Names New National Media Spokespeople for 2021-2024

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:00:06 EST

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, has appointed three registered dietitian nutritionists to three-year terms as media spokespeople and reappointed four spokespeople to another term.

New Study Looks at Effect of COVID-19-Related Social Distancing Policies on Motor Vehicle Crashes and Traffic Volume in Ohio

Nationwide Children's Hospital — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 11:00:00 EST

To minimize transmission of COVID-19, in spring 2020, most U.S. states passed policies promoting social distancing through stay-at-home orders prohibiting non-essential travel. Vehicle-miles traveled in the U.S. decreased by 41% in April 2020 compared to 2019. A new study led by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital estimated associations between COVID-19-related social-distancing policies, traffic volume, and motor vehicle crash-related outcomes in Ohio.

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Among Nation's Best in Nine Specialties

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 10:40:44 EST

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is recognized as a national leader in nine specialties, according to the U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" rankings. In total, 11 Ohio State specialties ranked in the top 10% of all hospitals in the country. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center ranks as Columbus' "Best Hospital" and second in Ohio.

Cincinnati Children's and University of Cincinnati Name New Chair of Pediatrics, Chief Medical Officer, Research Foundation Director

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center — Thu, 28 May 2020 07:00:45 EST

Tina L. Cheng, MD, MPH, will be the new chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, the new chief medical officer at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and director of the Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation.

Researchers: As Ohio Abortion Regulations Increased, Disparities in Care Emerged

Ohio State University — Thu, 21 May 2020 16:00:00 EST

Ohio has seen a growing disparity between abortion rates in rural and urban communities, later abortions, and less use of medication abortion care as the state has heavily regulated abortion and clinics have closed, a new study has found.

Record $34.5 million gift from Rainbow Foundation supports patient care

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:50:57 EST

Announcement of the Rainbow Foundation making a generous gift of $34.5 million - the largest gift in University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's and the foundation's histories - to help ensure all children throughout Northeast Ohio have continued access to highest quality health care.

IU experts available to comment on on Ohio counties settlement with four drug companies on the eve of the federal trial

Indiana University — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 16:00:59 EST

Nationwide Foundation Pediatric Innovation Fund Makes Sixth Annual Gift for Significant Impact at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Nationwide Children's Hospital — Thu, 23 May 2019 06:00:25 EST

The Nationwide Foundation established the Pediatric Innovation Fund in 2014 and has so far contributed $60 million to it, including the gift announced today.

Researchers Uncover New Facets of HIV's 'Arms Race' with Human Defense System

Ohio State University — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:00:00 EST

A new study reveals details about the evolutionary contest between HIV and the human immune system that could one day improve treatment. Research led by Shan-Lu Liu of The Ohio State University demonstrates the important role of one protein in allowing HIV to flourish within human cells despite the immune system's efforts to beat it back.

Study: Job applications without criminal history questions help increase hiring of former prisoners

Case Western Reserve University — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:05:03 EST

Former prisoners have a better chance of getting hired if a job application doesn't include questions about criminal history, according to new employment research from Case Western Reserve University.

The University of Oxford and Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals Announce New Affiliation to Advance Therapies for Rare Diseases

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 17:05:20 EST

Announcement of the new Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre to deliver new treatments for rare diseases.

New Findings Shed Light on Origin of Upright Walking in Human Ancestors

Case Western Reserve University — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:10:21 EST

The oldest distinguishing feature between humans and our ape cousins is our ability to walk on two legs - a trait known as bipedalism. Among mammals, only humans and our ancestors perform this atypical balancing act. New research led by a Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine professor of anatomy provides evidence for greater reliance on terrestrial bipedalism by a human ancestor than previously suggested in the ancient fossil record.