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Heritage College researcher addresses the global health threat of Chagas disease

Chagas disease is now an emerging public health threat in the United States. A recently published historical review sheds light on current challenges and future directions in the fight against Chagas.

Dr. Frances Wymbs

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers aim to reduce postpartum depression in rural mothers

A team of Ohio University researchers are talking with patients and health care providers to discover more about how postpartum depression is perceived and medically treated in Southeast Ohio.

Brian Clark Journal of Gerontology

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine study reveals key insights into leg weakness in older adults

Researchers at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine led a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the mechanisms leading to leg weakness in older adults.

Ronald Moomaw, D.O. (’80), NASA retired physician and a member of the college’s first class, receives Phillips Medal

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine convocation speaker tells incoming students not to ‘lose your cool’

In a speech to the incoming Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2028, Ronald Moomaw, D.O. (’80), NASA retired physician, encouraged students to be resilient.

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Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Dublin campus celebrates 10-year anniversary

Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Dublin campus.

Ohio University students at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine work in an OMM clinic in Dublin, Ohio.

Ohio University leads state in several medical rankings: U.S. News and World Report

Ohio University has emerged as a leader in medical education within the state of Ohio, securing top positions in several categories in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings.

Cat Camp 2024

Diabetes Institute’s Cat Camp 2024 connects youth in southeastern Ohio through education and community

From June 10-14, the Diabetes Institute's Cat Camp opened its doors to kids across southeastern Ohio, offering a unique blend of education, camaraderie, and fun for those living with type 1 diabetes.

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Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers uncover key insights on a commonly used field test to assess muscular power in older adults

A recent study conducted by Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute researchers offers health care professionals a more comprehensive understanding of muscular power and endurance in seniors.

HCOM summer program students visit food pantry in Southeast Ohio

Regional tour gives prospective medical students close look at Southeast Ohio health care

Students from two Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine summer programs recently learned about the unique challenges of rural health care during a group tour of Southeast Ohio.

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Ohio University’s OMNI researchers lead global rankings with innovative health research

Several researchers in OHIO's Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute were ranked as some of the top scientists in their fields by ScholarGPS.

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From research to reality: How implementation science is fast-tracking lifesaving treatments

Discover how the evolving field of implementation science bridges the gap between research breakthroughs and real-world application, highlighting OHIO's Dr. Berkeley Franz's work on opioid use disorder.

ITDI Summit

First Infectious Diseases in Appalachian Ohio Summit looks at dramatic rise in tick-borne disease

ITDI has brought its fight against infectious diseases to Appalachia, holding an inaugural summit with Ohio health officials to talk about diseases affecting this region.

Cory Cronin and Berkeley Franz

Study finds creation of substance use programs in hospitals are driven by needs assessments

A study by OHIO researchers found hospitals were more likely to create support services to address substance use in their community if a needs assessment indicated it was an issue needing attention.

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Heritage College administrator receives state family medicine award

Dawn Mollica, administrative director for the Office of Rural and Underserved Programs at the Heritage College was selected to receive the OAFP 2024 Friend of Family Medicine Award.

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Guiding humanity beyond the moon: OHIO researchers push to revolutionize human space biology

Nate Szewczyk, several OHIO students, and colleagues coauthored papers published in the journal "Nature" on how to help guide humanity into missions beyond where we’ve already been in space.

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