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Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

Dr. Amy Acton speaks to  ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½medical students in March 2024
Covid-19

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½exclusive: Dr. Amy Acton shares insights from early pandemic with medical students

When Amy Acton, M.D., became the first woman to run the Ohio Department of Health, she made history. What she didn’t expect was that she would become an icon and a symbol of calm in the face of a pandemic.

Sunset at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Dublin Campus.

Ohio University and the City of Dublin continue partnership to bring health-centered conversations to community

Ohio University and the City of Dublin are continuing their partnership with the next program of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½Dublin Speaker Series. The speaker series brings awareness to relevant health-related topics.

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows and several  ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ representatives pose for a photo at the College Gate

Fulbright Humphrey Fellows to visit ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½for Professional Enhancement Workshop on climate change

Ohio University will host 12 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows for a Professional Enhancement Workshop focused on climate change from March 25-29,

Patient receiving screening

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers link social factors with diabetes rates in Appalachia

Three social determinants of health significantly correlate with southeast Ohio diabetes rates according to a recent study by Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers.

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students learn where they have matched

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine students celebrate Match Day

On Match Day, graduating students at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine learned where they would spend the next several years as a medical resident.

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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½researchers join statewide effort to combat mental health, substance use epidemic

A team of researchers from Ohio University is joining a statewide initiative to identify the leading causes of mental health challenges, suicide, and substance use disorder in Ohio communities.

Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½to participate in statewide tornado drill on March 20

Ohio University will participate in the statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Diabetes story
Diabetes

Revolutionizing diabetes care: Ohio University's impact on the Appalachian Diabetes Belt

Diabetes, a national crisis, hits close to home in the heart of Appalachia. While the infamous "Diabetes Belt" traditionally encompasses southern states like Georgia and Alabama, the Appalachian region grapples with similarly alarming rates of diabetes-related mortality.

Mario Grijalva

Last Word: Mario Grijalva

Microbiology professor shares some of his life’s work preventing infectious disease and his childhood dream of being a superhero scientist

A nurse anesthesia candidate works in the operating room
Health

Ohio University launches new nurse anesthesia program in partnership with OhioHealth

Ohio University's College of Health Sciences and Professions is addressing the growing demand for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) nationwide with a new anesthesia program in collaboration with OhioHealth Grant Medical Center. The program will launch in fall 2024.

Portrait of HCOM's Elizabeth Beverly

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine professor shapes national standards of diabetes care

Elizabeth Beverly, Ph.D., will serve on the American Diabetes Association’s Professional Practice Committee to establish the national Standards of Care in Diabetes. 

Fall campus beauty bricks

Ohio University updates Parental Leave Program to better benefit employees

Ohio University has updated its Parental Leave Program to better assist OHIO’s benefits-eligible faculty, administrators and bargaining unit staff.

A human hand reaching out to touch a robot hand.

OHIO’s AI Symposium to explore cutting-edge technology, provide insights into the future

Through a broad, immersive deep dive into all things artificial intelligence, Ohio University’s first-ever AI Symposium is aiming to not only keep pace with the technology but sprint ahead.

Zelalem Haile, HCOM associate professor of epidemiology

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researcher finds correlation between hookah use and postpartum depression

Symptoms of postpartum depression are higher among women who used hookahs before or during pregnancy, according to a study led by Ohio University Heritage College of Medicine's Zelalem Haile, Ph.D.

Keynote speaker Gilbert Liu, MD, at Health Scholars Research Symposium

Ohio University Health Scholars Research Symposium recognizes medical and health student researchers

Students attending the second annual OHIO's Health Scholars Research Symposium gained a deeper understanding of Medicaid and how they can make a difference in the lives of those who rely on Medicaid.

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