Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

Heritage College researcher addresses the global health threat of Chagas disease

August 22, 2024 4 min

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.

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.

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

August 13, 2024 3 min

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’

August 13, 2024 4 min

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

August 5, 2024 1 min

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

July 25, 2024 3 min

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.

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

July 16, 2024 4 min

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.

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

July 3, 2024 4 min

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

July 2, 2024 6 min

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.

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.

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

June 28, 2024 9 min

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.

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

June 26, 2024 4 min

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.

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

June 24, 2024 3 min

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.

Heritage College administrator receives state family medicine award

June 24, 2024 2 min

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.

Space Exploration

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

June 20, 2024 5 min

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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