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A routine colonoscopy Joyce Calamese delayed for years revealed Stage 4 cancer — but thanks to a community health worker trained at Ohio State, she received life-saving care and ongoing support.

What if there’s a test that spots the early signs of mental deterioration, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia? Turns out, a doctor at Ohio State has developed such a system. The SAGE test is uncomplicated, nearly 80 percent effective, free and, most importantly, can help diagnose cognitive issues early, which leads to better treatment.

Back pain is the most debilitative condition worldwide, affecting more than 1.3 billion people. In the United States, the painful affliction causes more than 100,000 workdays to be lost and $100 billion in expenses to treat. It’s also the No. 1 reason people take opioids. Why is back pain such a difficult problem to treat?

Brining programs, training and solutions to communities to help people deal constructively with political unrest and conflict — and address the underlying issues — is what drove the Divided Community Project to be created at The Ohio State University.

Since the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak hit Ohio, Moms2B has worked with LifeCare Alliance to deliver food to moms in the program, as well as the same spirit of support that has been a hallmark of the program since its inception.

Spending four years with a student-run philanthropy effort that raises money and awareness in support of children fighting cancers provided Imran Nuri with professional development skills and mentors.