Community Health

Equity and Race

Learning why more Black women are getting and dying from uterine cancer

By Beth Harvilla

Uterine cancer rates are increasing, with Black women experiencing the fastest rise. Studying tumors at the molecular level offers hope.

Health and Society

More Americans are living with dementia. Their caregivers need care, too

By Joshua Wright

Learn more about the broad range of options available to people across Ohio who are caring for those who may be living with dementia.

Health and Society

Healing touch: Therapy dogs fetch stress from health care workers

By Wendy Pramik

Ohio State’s unique approach to employee wellness is enhanced by the four-legged staff members of Buckeye Paws, a therapy group dedicated to supporting health care workers.

Substance Use

Study: Narcan rescues from bystanders are on the rise — but not yet reaching goal

By Serena Smith, Susannah Kistler

More Good Samaritans are using lifesaving naloxone to reverse the effects of opioid drug overdoses, but that growth isn’t happening fast enough, according to new research.

Cancer

Bridging the gap to breast cancer screenings for the underserved

August 21, 2024

Learn how a partnership between Ohio State and LifeCare Alliance brings world-class breast cancer screening and care to the uninsured and underinsured.

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