Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Stories

Cory Cronin

Appalachian institute expands focus to advance health equity research locally and globally

The institute formerly known as the Appalachian Rural Health Institute has broadened its focus beyond rural health and expanded its reach beyond Appalachia. It now operates as the Appalachian Institute to Advance Health Equity Science (ADVANCE).

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Heritage College educator joins prestigious Courage to Teach society

Sharon Casapulla, Ed.D., M.P.H., has been inducted into Courage to Teach, a prestigious teaching honorary society that recognizes medical educators who demonstrate profound humanism in medicine.

Board of Trustees to consider Housing Master Plan, Heritage College research facility

The Ohio University Board of Trustees will consider the 2022 Housing Master Plan and the expansion of several academic programs to regional campuses during its meetings on Oct. 20-21 at Ohio University’s Athens campus.

$1 million gift to OHIO's Heritage College honors osteopathic manipulative medicine pioneer Robert Fulford

The Heritage College will receive a $700,000 gift from investor Richard Fulford in honor of his late father, Robert C. Fulford, D.O., a pioneer in osteopathic manipulative medicine.

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Heritage College hosts panel during Black Alumni Reunion

As part of Ohio University's Black Alumni Reunion, the Heritage College organized a panel of physicians to discuss a range of topics.

Students switch roles with deaf individuals at training event

Students learned firsthand the challenges deaf patients face at a recent training event.

Families of body donors say altruism motivates gift

During the Body Donor Memorial Service, friends and family said a desire to help others was the driving force behind why their loved ones gifted their bodies to science.

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Heritage Hall to host Bivalent booster vaccine clinic on Sept. 10

The Athens City-County Health Department will host a booster vaccine clinic at Heritage Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Sept. 10, where the new Bivalent booster will be distributed.

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OHIO brings in record-setting first year class to Athens Campus

It’s official – OHIO has welcomed the largest first-year class of students in the institution’s 218-year history.

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"Rethinking Poverty" workshop helps instill empathy in new class of medical students

Students participated in an interactive workshop designed to build awareness and provoke discussion about social determinants of health and the implications of living in under-resourced communities.

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Science Café kicks off with 'Worms in Space: Improving Astronaut Muscle Health' on Sept. 7

The fall 2022 Science Café lineup kicks off with Nathaniel Szewczyk discussing "Worms in Space: Improving Astronaut Muscle Health" at 5 p.m. on Sept. 7.

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Heritage College welcomes Class of 2026 at White Coat Ceremony

The Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine welcomed 254 students into its Class of 2026 during the 47th Convocation and White Coat Ceremony.

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OHIO makes regional economic impact

Located in the rolling hills of Appalachian Ohio, Ohio University acknowledges the important role it plays in fueling the local and regional economy.

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Ohio Congressmen Balderson and Johnson get firsthand look at OHIO’s contributions to region through research, outreach, and experiential learning

Ohio Congressmen Troy Balderson and Bill Johnson visited Ohio University's Athens campus today to tour facilities and learn more about OHIO's myriad contributions to Appalachian Ohio and the state.

Christine Blay

Rising sophomore secures one of two spots in Dr. Harold Thompson Racial Health Equity Fellowship

After moving to the United States from Ghana at age 12, Christine Blay hopes to use her own experiences to improve her knowledge on minority healthcare, specifically in rural areas like Appalachia.

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