New Translational Research Facility planned
November 2, 2022
The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine will start work on a new facility on the Athens campus dedicated to translational research.
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Recent Stories
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Study: Disrupting growth hormone receptor gene in adipose tissue increases lifespan in mice
November 2, 2022A study of mice led by Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Edison Biotechnology Institute researchers has shown that stopping the activity of growth hormone (GH) in fat cells can improve health and increase lifespan.Read More -
Board approves creation of two new centers within OMNI
November 2, 2022The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved the creation of two new centers, the Injury and Pain Research Center and the Center for Healthy Aging, both housed within the Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute (OMNI).Read More
Working together for a healthier Ohio
The Heritage College has always dedicated itself to improving the health of our communities. Here’s a look at how we helped our health care partners vaccinate Ohioans against COVID-19.
Ohio University Medicine Blog
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Alumni Spotlight: Kate Spencer, serving the people of Appalachia
November 17, 2022Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate Kate Spencer, D.O. ('22), grew up in rural Glouster, Ohio and is now doing her residency at O'Bleness Hospital in Athens. For National Rural Health Day, we talked with her to learn more about why practicing medicine in a rural area is exactly where she wants to be.Read More -
Student Spotlight: Meghan Trout, a physician and ally
November 17, 2022In conjunction with National Rural Health Day on Nov. 17, we spoke with second-year student Meghan Trout, who has lived in a rural community and plans to work with underserved populations when she becomes a physician. She and two other students participated in a social media takeover to mark National Rural Health Day.Read More
@OUHCOM: Andrew Williams OMS IV
In a look back at Andrew Williams, who is about to graduate and speak at commencement, while in his second year, he shared what sustained him on his journey through medical school.
Heritage College in the News
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Women-led medical organizations create role models for younger generations
March 28, 2022Heritage College medical students Alyssa Lambrecht and Rachel O'Connor talk about what drew them to medicine and the benefits of organizations like Ohio Women in Medicine that help empower women in medical school.The Post -
COVID-19 Death Rates Among Black Individuals Remain Higher than White
March 18, 2022Berkley Franz, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Ralph S. Licklider, D.O., Endowed Faculty Fellow in Population Health Science, shares results from her study looking at COVID-19 health disparities.Managed Healthcare Executive -
PHOTO TOUR: Heritage College Of Osteopathic Medicine
February 28, 2022Now completed, Heritage Hall, the Athens campus of the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, is a transformative modern medical education facility that showcases the heightened importance of student wellness throughout, including fitness and healing spaces, healthy eating options, water filtration system and connections to outdoor spaces.Healthcare Design
Celebrating Our Successes
Heritage College marked several milestones during the past year, including graduating our first Cleveland class and breaking ground on our new medical education facility in Athens.
Events
Friday, December 9
HCOM - Cleveland Virtual Information Session
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM