Stories tagged with: College of Health Sciences and Professions

Website examines additional roles for-profit hospitals play in communities

January 12, 2021 3 min

Two OHIO researchers have launched a new website that explores national data and case studies examining the services for-profit hospitals bring to their communities outside of direct medical care.

John McCarthy appointed interim dean of the College of Health Sciences and Professions

December 9, 2020 2 min

Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Sayrs has announced the appointment of Dr. John McCarthy as interim dean of the College of Health Sciences and Professions beginning Dec. 9, 2020.

OHIO, Bucks County Community College agreement to provide educational opportunities for BCCC Nursing grads

December 7, 2020 2 min

Ohio University and BCCC have entered into a collaborative agreement that provides students who earn an associate degree in nursing at Bucks the opportunity to transfer into OHIO's RN-to-BSN program.

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New study shows dramatic differences between average age of death in Ohio counties

December 1, 2020 3 min

A new study by the Ohio Alliance for Innovation in Public Health showed that there are dramatic differences between average age of death within Ohio counties.

OHIO professor Franz publishes study on strategies hospitals adopt to address opioid epidemic

November 16, 2020 4 min

OHIO professor Berkeley Franz leads study to identify what hospitals are doing to combat the opioid epidemic and how they could better address these problems in communities.

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Diseases of Despair claim more than 1.9 million years of Ohioans' lives over 10-year period

October 12, 2020 3 min

Diseases of despair accounted for the sixth-most deaths and resulted in the fourth-most years of life lost in Ohio over a 10-year period, a new study at OHIO showed.

Local fiber arts group helps out community with mask ear savers

September 23, 2020 7 min

A fiber arts group led by Dr. Gillian Ice and made up of Ohio University and Athens community members has given back to the local area by stitching and donating “ear savers” to the local community.

Bryce Lemaster, BSH ’19, is pictured outside of a building on Ohio University's Athens Campus.

COMCorps service lands alumna a full-time job serving on the frontlines of COVID-19 response

September 11, 2020 7 min

Bryce Lemaster’s COMCorps service put her on the frontlines of Athens County’s COVID-19 response, reaffirmed her commitment to a career in community and public health, and landed her a job.

Ohio University expands aging and pain research with the addition of new faculty

September 3, 2020 7 min

The OHIO Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute has increased its critical mass of scientists who focus on combating pain and understanding health as we age.

Ohio University prepares students to succeed in state’s most critical careers

August 27, 2020 10 min

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently released a list of the most in-demand and critical jobs in the state, and Ohio University is well-positioned to provide training for many of them.

92 inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, five awarded for highest GPA

August 3, 2020 8 min

Ninety-two students were inducted into the Lambda of Ohio University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa for the 2019-20 academic year, with five being recognized for highest GPA.

OHIO alumna working as a medical scribe on frontlines of COVID-19

June 22, 2020 6 min

There’s no question that the training and education Madison Shoff received at Ohio University prepared her to work as a medical scribe, and eventually, a physician assistant. However, she’s not sure i

Special online celebration held for OHIO’s BSN nursing class of 2020

April 24, 2020 4 min

A unique online celebration was held for nursing seniors graduating early from Ohio University's School of Nursing. The April 18 conferral of degrees supported the call for healthcare reinforcement.

College of Health Sciences and Professions Dean Randy Leite announces intent to step down

April 16, 2020 4 min

Dr. Randy Leite has announced his intent to step down as dean of Ohio University’s College of Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP) at the end of December 2020.

OHIO’s Brooks provides insight into complexities and beauty of American Sign Language during surge in state visibility

April 10, 2020 4 min

Becky Brooks, ASL coordinator and professor in Ohio University’s College of Health Sciences and Professions, explains the reason for the animated movements and facial expressions in ASL.

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