College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

Margaret Keraka

OHIO welcomes Kenyan academic Margaret Keraka as Glidden visiting professor

November 3, 2022 5 min

Professor Margaret Keraka, of Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya, concluded a three-week fellowship at Ohio University as the Robert Glidden Visiting Professor.
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The OHIO Alliance for Population Health in Ukraine

November 1, 2022 3 min

The OHIO Alliance for Population Health partner organizations are rising to the occasion to support Ukraine as war rages.

OHIO and Genesis HealthCare survey community needs

November 1, 2022 2 min

Genesis HealthCare System and Ohio University surveyed Genesis staff involved in with patients to determine the depth and scope of needs for staff, patients, and patient’s families.

Jackson County Health Department and Ohio University continue CDC funded project

November 1, 2022 1 min

The Jackson County Health Department and Ohio University have entered into the second year of a three-year Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funded project.

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First annual Community Health Worker Conference a success

November 1, 2022 2 min

On Saturday, Oct. 22, Ohio University and The Ohio State University Community Health Worker Programs hosted a conference for community health workers from around the state to celebrate, network, and educate this important and growing portion of the healthcare workforce.

CHSP and Voinovich partner to provide training to health centers

November 1, 2022 2 min

The College of Health Sciences and Professions/OHIO Alliance for Population Health and Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service have teamed up to provide leadership training and professional development to the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers.

OneOhio Recovery Foundation ensures fair distribution of more than $400M to fight the opioid crisis in local communities

November 1, 2022 2 min

Ohio leaders secured $808 million in a settlement that gives Ohio new resources to help undo the damage and strengthen our state’s fight against substance abuse.

Ohio’s State Health Assessment and State Improvement Plan

November 1, 2022 2 min

The Ohio Department of Health selected Ohio University and its partners to facilitate development of the next State Health Assessment and State Health Improvement Plan. 

Academic Health Departments bring people and expertise together

November 1, 2022 3 min

Universities, health departments, providers and health advocates are embracing the emerging concept of Academic Health Departments to combine their resources and better serve their constituencies. 

OHIO fights cancer through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Project

November 1, 2022 2 min

Ohio University has been working with the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Project over the past few years to improve the health of the people of this region.
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Appalachian Children Coalition hold second annual symposium

November 1, 2022 1 min

The second annual symposium with the Ohio University College of Health Sciences and Professions and the Appalachian Children Coalition was held Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.

Lori Criss

Ohio mental health and addiction director experiences OHIO’s VR and its potential for health care and law enforcement training

October 24, 2022 4 min

Ohio University hosted Lori Criss, director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and her staff for an immersive presentation on the University’s use of virtual reality.
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New vocal wellness program blends performing arts and health sciences

October 24, 2022 2 min

New vocal wellness program hosts guest lecture by Ingo Titze, an internationally recognized expert in voice science, on Oct. 27.

Cory Cronin

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

October 21, 2022 3 min

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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OHIO to host Community Health Workers conference Oct. 22

October 21, 2022 2 min

Ohio University will co-host a Community Health Workers conference on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the OHIO Dublin Campus.
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