One man’s battle with Parkinson’s serves as inspiration for CHSP symposium

March 31, 2023 The College of Health Sciences and Professions will host “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: An Inter-Professional Education Parkinson’s Symposium,” which will share the nuances behind Parkinson’s as experienced by keynote speaker John Cullen.

CHSP Spotlight on Diversity: Caila Gissentaner

March 29, 2023 For Caila Gissentaner, senior pre-physical therapy major in the College of Health Sciences and Professions, health care disparities among minority communities are a top concern and was a driving force in her decision to seek a career in health care. 

OHIO social work students ‘break barriers’

March 23, 2023 This March’s Social Work Month theme is “Social Work Breaks Barriers." Social work students at Ohio University do just that every day.

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

March 21, 2023 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.

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

March 2, 2023 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.

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

February 28, 2023 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. 

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

February 22, 2023 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.

Junior nursing students present evidence-based practice projects

February 22, 2023 Nursing students enrolled the Evidence-Based Nursing Practice course presented their final projects for the fall semester.

Ohio University Chillicothe to host prevention conference

February 21, 2023 Ohio University Chillicothe will host Project Get Smart…About Prevention: The Southcentral Ohio Prevention Conference March 2-3, 2023.

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

February 17, 2023 Ohio University students are invited to register for the annual Student Research and Creative Activity Expo by Feb. 22.

OHIO students honored at OCPA conference

February 16, 2023 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. 


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

February 14, 2023 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.”

OHIO Southern nursing student pursues degree, plans for the future

February 8, 2023 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.

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

February 8, 2023 Ohio University offers multiple options for interdisciplinary training for future health care professionals.

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

January 26, 2023 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.