Dr. Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, associate professor and family nurse practitioner at the University of Louisville’s School of Medicine, served as the keynote speaker for this year’s “Serving the Underserved” Evidence Based Practice and Research Conference presented by Ohio University’s School of Nursing during National Nurses Week.

Carrico’s address to the more than 100 nursing…

Destiny is a female in her early 20s. She’s from Appalachia; she’s pregnant, not married, and her parents aren’t really in the picture.

She’s also addicted to opioids.

Did you make any personal assumptions about this person?

If you were a practicing healthcare professional, could your personal bias impact the level and/or type of medical care that you would ultimately…

Kerri Shaw, a field director for the social work program in Ohio University’s College of Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP), was recently featured as part of The Aspen Institute’s Weave:The Social Fabric Project.

Shaw’s impact within the…

Dr. Charles “Chad” Starkey, AT, FNATA of Athens, Ohio has recently been inducted into the Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association (OATA) Hall of Fame. Dr. Starkey has been Professor and Associate Director of Athletic Training at Ohio University in Athens from 2005 to the present day.

OATA Hall of Fame inductees are recognized for their outstanding performance in the profession. Candidates…

Interested in getting your Master of Public Health degree but unable to attend classes in Athens? You're in luck! OHIO's MPH is available to you online.

"Our online MPH has a concentration in community health. It prepares students to address community health needs locally, nationally or internationally," said…

The inaugural Ohio University Professional and Executive Leadership Series conference hosted by the College of Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP) and the Voinovich Academy was held on May 15, 2019 at the Dublin Integrated Education Center. 

Dean Randy Leite welcomed the 80 participants from healthcare and public sectors. He shared his enthusiasm regarding the event and the strong…

Kylie Harper eyed the golf ball at her feet and felt the ground move slightly under her shoes as she started her backswing, the sun gleaming off her metal club as it moved.

In that moment, the tranquility of what was to be another smooth shot at the Ohio University Driving Range was disrupted by the roar of tires sliding on gravel behind her and a cry for help.

Harper, an …

More than 15,000 suicide deaths reported in Ohio over 10 years, an increase of nearly 24 percent

ATHENS, Ohio (May 13, 2019) - Where does suicide live in Ohio? How old is it? What does it look like?

According to a …

Three women employed with Ohio University’s College of Health Sciences and Professions were recently recognized for their successes in a variety of roles during OHIO’s 2019 Women’s Achievement Dinner.

Hosted by Sigma Lambda Gamma National, Inc., Rho Lambda and the University’s Women’s Center, the dinner celebrates the achievements of women across Ohio University each year. Among the…

Ohio University is implementing more ways to integrate Appalachian culture into the University by creating a curriculum that allows students to study and specialize in the region, encouraging community conversation, and preparing to host a national conference.

One new course offered in the College of Health Sciences and Professions (IHS 2230) is a cross-cultural perspectives general…