Stories tagged with: public health
Public health measures update: Feb. 11, 2022
February 11, 2022 Due to your efforts to prevent transmission of COVID-19 during the most intense part of the omicron surge, and with COVID-19 cases declining, we are removing some of the prevention measures.
Ohio University collaborates to provide front-line health care workers with virtual reality simulation to help reduce stress
February 10, 2022 Researchers from OHIO's GRID Lab and the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine have collaborated with OhioHealth to offer front-line health care workers tranquil virtual reality simulations.
Public health update: Feb. 8, 2022
February 9, 2022 Ohio University continued to experience a drop in daily new cases of COVID-19 through last week, which is good news.
Public health update: Feb. 1, 2022
February 2, 2022 Our COVID numbers are coming down significantly now and, if this trend continues, we anticipate being able to gradually lift public health measures.
Public health update: Jan. 25, 2022
January 25, 2022 It is encouraging that case rates are declining in areas of the United States where omicron first took hold. However, we have not yet felt that sense of relief here in rural Ohio.
Public Health update: Jan. 18, 2022
January 18, 2022 As week two begins on our campuses the virus continues to spread rapidly, reflected in statewide numbers as well as in each county that hosts an OHIO campus.
OHIO encourages students, faculty, staff to get flu vaccine
November 19, 2021 Flu season is back, and students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to get their flu vaccines.
Public health update: Oct. 12, 2021
October 12, 2021 I am thrilled that so many of you are showing care for our OHIO community by getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Because vaccination is so vital to our health and vaccination rates are increasing.
Ohio University, partners will collaborate on virtual reality simulations to educate professionals on major health issues
July 29, 2021 OHIO will partner with CWRU School of Medicine, UToledo, MetroHealth, and Equitas Health to educate Ohio’s Medicaid providers and other healthcare professionals in the state of Ohio on health issues.
Voinovich School research associate’s article on Jewish burial featured in Ohio Township News
April 30, 2021 Natalie Wilson, research associate at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, recently wrote an article for Ohio Township News about Jewish burial in Southeast Ohio.
Voinovich School collaboration to support community response to opioid epidemic during pandemic featured in journal
April 20, 2021 Networks established to support four rural Appalachian Ohio communities’ response to the opioid use epidemic became crucial elements of public health infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Raffle’s work in community opioid response featured in Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
April 14, 2021 Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, more than 40 states have reported an increase in opioid-related mortalities due to social distancing and stay-at-home orders.
Raffle reviews “Rx Appalachia: Stories of Treatment and Survival in Rural Kentucky”
April 2, 2021 Holly Raffle, professor at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, recently provided an invited review for the Journal of Appalachian Studies.
Voinovich School examines economic impact of adverse childhood experiences for the Health Policy Institute of Ohio
April 2, 2021 Preventing even a small percentage of abuse, neglect, violence and other traumatic experiences could not only reduce human suffering, but also save the state of Ohio more than $1 billion annually.
Website examines additional roles for-profit hospitals play in communities
January 12, 2021 Two OHIO researchers have launched a new website that explores national data and case studies examining the services for-profit hospitals bring to their communities outside of direct medical care.
