College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

Virtual Reality simulations in nursing classes

Technology provides nursing students in 100% online programs with practical experience

The College of Health Science and Professions is looking to the future by implementing technologies that allow our students to best learn pioneering solutions to some of health care’s most complex problems.

Instructors work with children in the pool at Beacon School.

Into the deep end of the pool: Gianna Petrella’s ‘Safe Swimming for All’ caters to children with disabilities

Gina Petrella, who worked with children and adults with disabilities before coming to OHIO, started a program in Athens called Safe Swimming for All, targeted to children with disabilities.

A photo of people at an Age-Friendly Athens County community meeting

How Ohio University is improving the health of Ohio’s aging population

With leading research, technology development, infrastructure changes and community support, Ohio University is taking significant strides in improving the health of the state’s older residents. 

Brandy Bailey, portrait

Success Advisor Brandy Bailey: 'Definitely get involved with a student organization'

If Success Advisor Brandy Bailey was a new student entering the College of Health Sciences and Professions, she would be eagerly awaiting the Activities Fair during the first week of classes in August.

Brynne Wank, Lindsey Koenig, Chloe Stage and Lydia Osei

Junior nursing students present evidence-based practice projects

Nursing students enrolled the Evidence-Based Nursing Practice course presented their final projects for the fall semester.

Bennett Hall

Ohio University Chillicothe to host prevention conference

Ohio University Chillicothe will host Project Get Smart…About Prevention: The Southcentral Ohio Prevention Conference March 2-3, 2023.

Student Expo 2023 logo

Students invited to register by Feb. 22 for Student Research and Creative Activity Expo 2023

Ohio University students are invited to register for the annual Student Research and Creative Activity Expo by Feb. 22.

Ceci Rockwell and Brittany Kincaid

OHIO students honored at OCPA conference

OHIO students Brittany Kincaid and Ceci Rockwell were recognized for their work, dedication and leadership as well as their achievements as they have pursued their career goals. 


Stephanie Land

Grover Lecture Series announces expert panel to discuss realities of American poverty

The Grover Lecture Series will feature a panel to discuss hardships described by the lecture’s featured guest Stephanie Land, author of “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive.”

Carolina Llanos

OHIO Southern nursing student pursues degree, plans for the future

Carolina Llanos’ passion for helping people through the medical field led her to pursue not only Ohio University Southern’s nursing program, but also her U.S. citizenship.

OHIO student in the College of Health Sciences and Professions is shown working with a patient

Health care students experience interdisciplinary training in and out of the classroom at Ohio University

Ohio University offers multiple options for interdisciplinary training for future health care professionals.

Students walk through the Alumni Gateway

OHIO’s online programs among best in state, nation in latest U.S. News rankings

Several of Ohio University’s online programs were ranked top in the state for veterans and among the best nationally in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of 
“Best Online Programs” released this week.

The Ohio University sundial

Faculty invited to discuss 1804 and Konneker Fund proposals by Feb. 15

Faculty and staff are invited to have preliminary discussions by Feb. 15 about two funds aimed at bringing together collaborative ideas that cut across silos and can foster innovative program ideas.

College Green

Board of Trustees approves funding for the design of new residential housing on Athens campus, endorses strategy for the rehabilitation and development of The Ridges

The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved funding for the design phase of new Athens campus housing construction on South Green as outlined in the Housing Master Plan during its Jan. 19-20 meetings.

Dr. Jeff Russell talking to students during an emergency simulation for the SHAPe Clinic

CHSP professor set to discuss research on concussions in stunt performers in webinar

Dr. Jeff Russell is set to speak in a webinar through the Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Research Center on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m.

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