Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

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Ohio University and state of Ohio partner in fight against opioid overdoses

October 18, 2023 5 min

Across the United States, accidental fentanyl ingestion is taking the lives of thousands of young adults. Ohio University is leading an initiative with the state of Ohio to make naloxone accessible.

DISIRE program opens doors for undergraduate researchers to study under diabetes experts

October 17, 2023 6 min

This past summer, the transformative program known as the Diabetes Institute Summer Interprofessional Research Experience welcomed eight undergraduate students to the Ohio University campus in Athens.

The Inauguration and Investiture of Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez - 23rd President of Ohio University

Ohio University gears up for the historic Investiture of President Lori Stewart Gonzalez

October 12, 2023 4 min

All OHIO students, faculty, staff alumni and friends are invited to join the University at any and all events as it recognizes its historic past, embraces its present and looks forward to a bright future under the leadership of President Gonzalez.

Heritage College anatomy professor receives NSF grant to study swallowing in mammals

October 12, 2023 3 min

Susan Williams, Ph.D., received a three-year grant from the National Science Foundation to study the evolution of the anatomy and biomechanics of swallowing in mammals.

Heritage College researcher receives funding to explore potential treatment for Type 1 diabetes

October 4, 2023 3 min

Craig Nunemaker, Ph.D., associate professor, Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Ralph S. Licklider, D.O., Endowed Faculty Fellow in Diabetes and Islet Biology, and principal investigator of the Nunemaker Lab at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, received funding to research a dual-acting molecule with potential to treat type 1 diabetes.

Dr. Andrew Yuan, prominent psychiatrist in Connecticut that graduated from Ohio University's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

A Healing Touch

October 2, 2023 3 min

Dr. Andrew Yuan’s pioneering spirit in physiatry

Woman performing push-up at a Wellworks fitness class on the Ohio University Athens campus

Stay stronger, longer: 3 tips for maintaining muscle mass as you age

September 25, 2023 5 min

Keep moving as you get older: learn how to maintain muscle mass and staying fit with these tips from Dr. Brian Clark, executive director of the Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute.

Ohio University and the City of Dublin partner to bring health-centered conversations to community

September 21, 2023 3 min

Ohio University and the City of Dublin are partnering on a new health-related speaker series aimed at bringing relevant topics regarding health that can benefit the surrounding community.

First-year students pass though the Alumni Gateway on their way to the Student Organization Involvement Fair on College Green.

Ohio University enrollment grows with another record-breaking incoming class

September 13, 2023 6 min

Ohio University enrollment climbed in Fall 2023 with a record-setting first-year class in Athens, growth in incoming regional campus and online students, and a remarkable climb in student retention.

Graduates stand at HCOM white coat ceremony 2023

'Your generation can change this': Heritage College Convocation speaker asks Class of 2027 to end mental health stigma

August 21, 2023 3 min

Be an example of wellness and end the stigma around mental health, keynote speaker Lori Criss told the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2027 during the college’s 2023 Convocation and White Coat Ceremony on Aug. 18.

OMNI researcher searches for osteoarthritis treatment

August 10, 2023 2 min

Shouan Zhu, Ph.D., assistant professor and principal investigator in the Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, received a $2.4 million grant to identify disease-modifying genes related to osteoarthritis.

Student Enhancement Awards provide $110,116 in funding to 20 students

July 19, 2023 3 min

The Ohio University Student Enhancement Awards program provided 20 students with a total of $110,116 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

Heritage College honors osteopathic pioneer in dedication ceremony

July 5, 2023 3 min

The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine honored the life and career of the late osteopathic manipulative medicine trailblazer Robert C. Fulford, D.O., during a dedication ceremony.

Dr. Dan Skinner brings insight on American health care and osteopathic medicine to Hungarian university during visiting professorship

June 7, 2023 4 min

Dr. Dan Skinner has spent the last year bringing his insight on public health and medicine to the prestigious Semmelweis University in Budapest, serving as a visiting professor.

Commencement speaker shares advice to fuel the fire of advocacy with graduating medical students

May 18, 2023 5 min

During the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Commencement ceremony, speaker Tyree Winters, D.O., told the college’s 238 graduates to be advocates.

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