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Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine receives prestigious $2.4 million NIH grant to examine skeletal muscle performance and metabolism

The NIH recently awarded Heritage College researchers a grant for over $2.4 million that will fuel groundbreaking research in skeletal muscle performance and metabolism.

Celebration of the Heritage Community Clinic's new mini mobile unit

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine adds mini mobile unit to health clinic fleet

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has added a new mobile unit to its fleet to be used by the Heritage Community Clinic to provide free medical services in Southeast Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ.

Dr. Amy Acton speaks to OHIO medical students in March 2024
Covid-19

OHIO exclusive: Dr. Amy Acton shares insights from early pandemic with medical students

When Amy Acton, M.D., became the first woman to run the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Dublin Campus.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University and the City of Dublin continue partnership to bring health-centered conversations to community

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University and the City of Dublin are continuing their partnership with the next program of the OHIO Dublin Speaker Series. The speaker series brings awareness to relevant health-related topics.

Warren Galbreath, OHIO Eastern Social Work Professor

More mental health care for the region: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University, West Virginia Northern Community College sign articulation agreements

OHIO and West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) are combining efforts to tackle this problem by providing a seamless transfer pathways for students working toward a bachelor’s degree in social work or criminal justice.

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers link social factors with diabetes rates in Appalachia

Three social determinants of health significantly correlate with southeast Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ diabetes rates according to a recent study by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers.

Christopher Johnson sits at the desk in his office with homemade art strung on the wall behind him
Community Health

'You're a bridge. You are the community.'

How OHIO-trained community health workers connect with and care for the people in their region.

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OHIO researchers join statewide effort to combat mental health, substance use epidemic

A team of researchers from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University is joining a statewide initiative to identify the leading causes of mental health challenges, suicide, and substance use disorder in Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ communities.

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Diabetes

Revolutionizing diabetes care: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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.

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Health

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University launches new nurse anesthesia program in partnership with Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵHealth

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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 Ģ¹½ÊÓƵHealth Grant Medical Center. The program will launch in fall 2024.

Portrait of HCOM's Elizabeth Beverly

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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. 

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

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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.

Zelalem Haile, HCOM associate professor of epidemiology

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University Heritage College of Medicine's Zelalem Haile, Ph.D.

Nikki Priest

Alumna of OHIO Chillicothe's inaugural Social Work cohort returning to teach next generation of health care professionals

Nikki (Susan) Priest has returned to her alma mater, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University Chillicothe, to teach in social work.

Camryn Zornes pinky promises middle schooler

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University Southern alumna inspires health and wellness in Lawrence County

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University Southern alumna Camryn Zornes is a proactive community health advocate, spearheading outreach initiatives and partnerships in Lawrence County.

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