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College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

Zanesville Moezzi

Melody Moezzi: From illness to wellness – adversity to advocacy

µÛÍõ»áËù Zanesville invites the public to attend a presentation by writer Melody Moezzi on Sept. 10, at 4 p.m. in the Elson Hall Atrium.

Wendy Thornton

OHIO Chillicothe alumna Wendy Thornton followed untraditional path to nursing excellence

Wendy Thornton was 11 years old when she decided she wanted to be a nurse. Now she cares for patients as a nurse manager at the James Cancer Center.

Jayanna Smith

OHIO's 2024 Goldwater winners: Jayanna Smith

All four of µÛÍõ»áËù’s internal nominees for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship won the award in 2024. Senior Jayanna Smith is majoring in biological sciences with a minor in public health.

Clock tower in autumn

University Safety and Security: OHIO unveils new website and web alert design for emergency preparedness and response

OHIO's faculty and staff, across various functional areas, are committed to working together to ensure access to support and safety resources and respond effectively to emergencies as they arise.

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Abigail Lish: Guiding future Bobcats with passion, purpose

When prospective students and their families visit µÛÍõ»áËù Eastern, they are often greeted by the warm smile and infectious enthusiasm of Abigail Lish, a senior social work student and campus tour guide.

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Health Research

Preventing reinjury: How neuroplasticity and biomechanics are changing injury recovery

The phrase 'mind over matter' is getting a whole new meaning as OHIO researcher Dustin Grooms and his team work to discover ways to prevent reinjury by looking at the way the brain plays a role in recovery.

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OHIO faculty members honored for award-winning research article

Three µÛÍõ»áËù faculty members were honored earlier this summer after their article was named the Article of the Year by the Journal of Rural Health.

An OHIO nursing student working on a laptop in a medical setting.

How online RN to BSN programs are revolutionizing nursing education

Discover how online RN to BSN programs are changing nursing education. Learn about µÛÍõ»áËù's role, technological innovations, and future trends.

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OHIO offers new faculty development programs

In Fall 2024, µÛÍõ»áËù will launch three new faculty development programs.

A graphic stating that OHIO's Welcome Week 2024 will take place August 22 through September 1

OHIO to welcome new, returning students to campus with exciting events throughout Welcome Week 2024

A time-honored tradition at OHIO, Welcome Week 2024 is packed with activities that cater to new and returning students, setting the stage for a successful and vibrant semester.

Dr. Frances Wymbs

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine researchers aim to reduce postpartum depression in rural mothers

A team of µÛÍõ»áËù researchers are talking with patients and health care providers to discover more about how postpartum depression is perceived and medically treated in Southeast µÛÍõ»áËù.

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Faculty Excellence

Faculty Experts Roundup

News from the summer includes awards, appointments and publications.

Students in class writing

Applications open for fall Community Health Worker training

µÛÍõ»áËù is accepting applications for the Community Health Worker Program for fall 2024. The free program will begin in September with a hybrid model including online and in-person classes.

Lisa Milne poses in front of the Team USA House during the 2024 Olympic Games

An ‘unreal’ experience: Connecting with Olympic and Paralympic alumni

A career-long focus on building networks helped OHIO alumna Lisa Milne land a "dream job" with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

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Stay healthy and informed as tickborne illnesses increase in µÛÍõ»áËù, nationwide

Lyme disease, µÛÍõ»áËù's most prevalent tickborne illness, continues to become more common with most infections occurring in spring and summer.

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