College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Jayanna Smith

September 4, 2024 2 min

All four of Ohio University’s internal nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship won the award in 2024. Senior Jayanna Smith is majoring in biological sciences with a minor in public health.

University Safety and Security: OHIO unveils new website and web alert design for emergency preparedness and response

August 29, 2024 2 min

OHIO's faculty and staff, across various functional areas, are committed to working together to ensure access to support and safety resources and respond effectively to emergencies as they arise.

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Abigail Lish: Guiding future Bobcats with passion, purpose

August 27, 2024 4 min

When prospective students and their families visit Ohio University Eastern, they are often greeted by the warm smile and infectious enthusiasm of Abigail Lish, a senior social work student and campus tour guide.

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Health Research

Preventing reinjury: How neuroplasticity and biomechanics are changing injury recovery

August 26, 2024 5 min

The phrase 'mind over matter' is getting a whole new meaning as OHIO researcher Dustin Grooms and his team work to discover ways to prevent reinjury by looking at the way the brain plays a role in recovery.

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OHIO faculty members honored for award-winning research article

August 23, 2024 3 min

Three Ohio University faculty members were honored earlier this summer after their article was named the Article of the Year by the Journal of Rural Health.

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How online RN to BSN programs are revolutionizing nursing education

August 20, 2024 7 min

Discover how online RN to BSN programs are changing nursing education. Learn about Ohio University's role, technological innovations, and future trends.

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OHIO offers new faculty development programs

August 16, 2024 3 min

In Fall 2024, Ohio University will launch three new faculty development programs.

A graphic stating that OHIO's Welcome Week 2024 will take place August 22 through September 1

OHIO to welcome new, returning students to campus with exciting events throughout Welcome Week 2024

August 15, 2024 6 min

A time-honored tradition at OHIO, Welcome Week 2024 is packed with activities that cater to new and returning students, setting the stage for a successful and vibrant semester.

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

August 13, 2024 4 min

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.

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Faculty Experts Roundup

August 6, 2024 7 min

News from the summer includes awards, appointments and publications.

Applications open for fall Community Health Worker training

August 5, 2024 2 min

Ohio University is accepting applications for the Community Health Worker Program for fall 2024. The free program will begin in September with a hybrid model including online and in-person classes.

Lisa Milne poses in front of the Team USA House during the 2024 Olympic Games

An ‘unreal’ experience: Connecting with Olympic and Paralympic alumni

July 29, 2024 5 min

A career-long focus on building networks helped OHIO alumna Lisa Milne land a "dream job" with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

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Stay healthy and informed as tickborne illnesses increase in Ohio, nationwide

July 24, 2024 7 min

Lyme disease, Ohio's most prevalent tickborne illness, continues to become more common with most infections occurring in spring and summer.

Top 5% of Scientists

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

July 1, 2024 3 min

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

The Ohio Alliance for Population Health received a $1.5 million grant that will establish a behavioral health corridor across southern Ohio

OHIO Alliance for Population Health creating a southern Ohio behavioral health corridor

June 21, 2024 3 min

To expand the state's behavioral health workforce, the Ohio Alliance for Population Health (OAPH) received part of a $1 million grant to establish a behavioral health corridor across southern Ohio.

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