When dealing with serious illness or injury, most people think of the emergency room. However, there are many situations where an Urgent Care Center or Convenience Clinic would be a better choice. Emergency Rooms give priority to life-threatening conditions and injuries. Patients with less critical conditions, even if very serious, often endure long wait times and expensive costs for treatment that would have been faster and more affordable in a different clinical setting. A few situations that require Emergency Room care include: Chest pains or symptoms of heart attack Seizure...

The Kent State University alumni family will grow by more than 1,200 new graduates as the university holds its summer commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Summer Class of 2022 will be recognized with in-person, outdoor commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony on Aug. 20. All commencement ceremonies will be livestreamed at www.kent.edu/commencement. In total, 1,269 degrees will be conferred this summer, consisting of 206 associate degrees, 632 bachelor’s degrees, 368 master’s degrees, 60 doctoral degrees and three educational specialist degrees. More than...

Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff, This is a reminder that a well-fitted mask is now required indoors at these Kent State locations: The Cleveland Foot and Ankle Clinic The Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative The College of Podiatric Medicine The East Liverpool Campus The Salem Campus The Trumbull Campus The Tuscarawas Campus Masks are required indoors except while working alone in an enclosed space, such as a private office or lab. Kent State is following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for counties at "hi...