Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

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OHIO Announcements

Kettering Health and Ohio University scale partnership to improve health for Ohio communities

January 16, 2026 3 min

The affiliation unites Kettering Health’s extensive clinical system, known for its innovative and integrated approach to acute and ambulatory care, with the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine’s nationally recognized leadership in osteopathic medical education and research.

Health Services Center
Health

Ohio University’s Academic Health Sciences Center to improve health outcomes, access across Southeast Ohio and beyond

January 16, 2026 4 min

The Ohio Academic Health Sciences Center (OHIO-AHSC) will address significant health challenges and health care workforce shortages across the state, particularly in rural and Appalachian communities.
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National Recognitions

Ohio University receives 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

January 15, 2026 4 min

The CE Classification represents the leading framework for institutional assessment and recognition of community engagement in U.S. higher education. Awarded following a rigorous self-study process, this classification has recognized outstanding community engagement for 19 years.
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Best of 2025

2025: A look back

January 9, 2026 1 min

Explore some of OHIO Today's top stories from last year, featuring faculty insight and achievement, University milestones and memorable images from Athens and beyond.
Graciela Muniz-Terrera
Research

Study finds early measure of overall health may predict future memory problems in older adults

January 7, 2026 3 min

New research suggests that a person’s overall physical and mental abilities, known as intrinsic capacity, may help predict future cognitive decline.
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Research

Ohio University study finds high blood pressure before pregnancy linked to shorter breastfeeding duration

January 7, 2026 3 min

A new Ohio University study has found that women who have high blood pressure before becoming pregnant are more likely to stop breastfeeding earlier compared to women without high blood pressure.
Portrait of HCOM's Elizabeth Beverly
Faculty

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine faculty member named president-elect of American Diabetes Association

January 7, 2026 2 min

The American Diabetes Association announced that Ohio University Professor Elizabeth Beverly, Ph.D., has been selected as the president-elect of health care and education.

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Faculty and Staff

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine names Elizabeth Zmuda, D.O., as associate dean for health systems and operations

January 5, 2026 3 min

The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Zmuda, D.O., as associate dean for health systems and operations.
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Medical Education

Medical Education Associateship program shapes students at the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

December 17, 2025 5 min

For many first-year medical students, one of the earliest sources of reassurance comes not from faculty, but from peers just a few steps ahead of them serving as Medical Education Associates.
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Medical Education

Jennifer Gwilym, D.O., appointed interim senior dean of the Heritage College

December 17, 2025 3 min

Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced the appointment of Jennifer Gwilym, D.O., as interim senior dean, effective Dec. 16.
Diabetes Educator Karen Bailey works with Jill Montle and Casanova Green, both individuals living with diabetes
Healthcare

Southeastern Ohio Quality Improvement Hub expands regional impact of diabetes care

December 12, 2025 4 min

An initiative launched three years ago to tackle barriers to patient care has made significant progress in improving diabetes outcomes across Southeast Ohio.

Ken Johnson
Impacting Health

Kenneth H. Johnson appointed Vice President of Health Affairs at Ohio University

December 11, 2025 2 min

In his new role, Johnson will lead efforts to advance Ohio University’s strategic priorities in health education, research and partnership across the academic health ecosystem.

Participants of the 2025 Rural Health Scholars Retreat
Health and Wellness

Rural Health Scholars Retreat tackles obstetrical challenges in Ohio

December 4, 2025 2 min

Rural Ohio continues to face significant challenges in providing obstetrical care, a reality highlighted at the 2025 Rural Health Scholars Retreat hosted by the Heritage College.
Students paint during art event to mark World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week
Health and Wellness

Art meets antibiotic resistance

December 4, 2025 4 min

The Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute (ITDI) at Ohio University turned science into art recently, hosting a painting event to mark World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness week.

John Kopchick and Char Kopchick stand with the award winners, who are holding their awards
OHIO Research

OHIO students, faculty honored with John J. Kopchick Awards for biomedical research

December 3, 2025 2 min

The John J. Kopchick Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB)/Translational Biomedical Sciences (TBS) Awards support innovative biomedical research across disciplines at Ohio University.

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