Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine News

Professor Peishu Li coauthors Nature study uncovering ancient origins of mammalian suckling and swallowing

October 7, 2026

Peishu Li coauthored a paper in Nature that sheds new light on the evolutionary origins of one of the defining features of mammals: the ability to suckle and consume milk during infancy.

Heritage College Clinical Professor Amber Healy appointed to national PCORI Governing Board

October 6, 2026

Amber Healy, D.O., clinical professor at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been appointed to the Governing Board of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.

Students receive research awards from OMNI

Dr. Ken Reed OMNI Distinguished Seminar and Awards Reception honors student achievements

September 25, 2026

A generous gift by Ohio University alumnus Ken Reed (’68) made cash awards possible for outstanding student research on musculoskeletal and neurological disorders.

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Women's Health Screening Thursday, October 8 8:00 AM — 3:00 PM Heritage Community Clinic

NQPI Seminar 10/8/2026 - Chinonso Ugwumadu Thursday, October 8 4:10 PM — 5:00 PM Walter Hall

OHIO Homecoming Alumni Tailgate Saturday, October 10 11:30 AM TailGreat Park

Psychiatry and Neurology - Walk to End Alzheimer's Sunday, October 11 11:00 AM — 2:30 PM The Lawn at CAS

Pomeroy Primary Care Clinic Monday, October 12 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM Powell's Food Fair

Tuppers Plains Primary Care Clinic Monday, October 12 1:00 PM — 3:30 PM Coolspot Country Market

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