Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

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.

Health departments and hospitals across Ohio can work together to improve public health

New study reveals how Ohio hospitals and health departments can join forces to tackle poor mental health, substance use and obesity

June 11, 2024 5 min

OHIO researchers coauthor paper exploring the alignment between hospitals and public health departments in addressing community health needs in the state of Ohio.

Researchers work in Diabetes Institute lab

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine receives prestigious $2.4 million NIH grant to examine skeletal muscle performance and metabolism

June 6, 2024 2 min

The NIH recently awarded Heritage College researchers a grant for over $2.4 million that will fuel groundbreaking research in skeletal muscle performance and metabolism.

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine celebrates Diabetes Fellowship 20th Anniversary

June 6, 2024 4 min

One of the oldest programs of its kind in the United States, the Heritage College's Diabetes Fellowship addresses the region’s need for primary care diabetes specialists.

The College Green is shown in the spring

Update on search for OHIO’s next vice president for University Advancement, president/CEO of Ohio University Foundation

June 4, 2024 2 min

Ohio University is moving forward in the search for its next vice president for University Advancement and president and CEO of the Ohio University Foundation.

First students in Ohio University and Cleveland Clinic accelerated medical program graduate from residencies

June 3, 2024 5 min

The first seven students to complete the Transformative Care Continuum will graduate from their residencies at the end of June.

Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other

OHIO announces spring semester 2024 student academic achievement lists

May 23, 2024 2 min

Ohio University is proud to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of more than 9,500 students who qualified for the President’s, Provost’s or Dean’s Lists, across all of OHIO’s campuses, for spring semester 2024.

Alumnus Andrew Yuan, D.O., spoke at HCOM's graduation

Heritage College alumnus shares advice with graduates on how to find harmony in their medical careers

May 16, 2024 4 min

During his commencement address, Andrew Yuan, D.O., a prominent Connecticut physician, drew on Taoist philosophy to encourage graduates to find harmony and balance as they prepare to embark on their medical career.

Jon Snyder is shown speaking at the Ohio University Inventors Dinner

OHIO awards Konneker Medal to alumnus Jon Snyder

May 16, 2024 6 min

Ohio University graduate Jon Snyder was awarded the Konneker Medal for Commercialization and Entrepreneurship at the Ohio University Inventors Dinner.

Several of the awards are shown on a table

Ohio University faculty recognized for awards, achievements

May 13, 2024 6 min

Ohio University honored faculty award winners for the 2023-24 academic year during the Faculty Awards and Recognition Ceremony held May 1 in Walter Hall.

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Taking the fall: How stunt performers struggle with reporting head trauma

May 9, 2024 6 min

OHIO researchers are tracking the reasons why many stunt performers are reluctant to report head trauma, and looking for solutions to the problem

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