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College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

2023 Judy Davis Scholarship Recipient

The Judy Davis Nursing Scholarship: A beacon of hope, support for aspiring nurses at ϳԹ Zanesville

The Judy Davis Nursing Scholarship is a shining example of commitment and generosity within the ϳԹ Zanesville community.

Zanesville - SW Panel

OHIO Zanesville social work graduates come back to campus

OHIO Zanesville welcomes back social work graduates to campus. Check out our campus spotlights of area social workers making an impact in our community.

Speech and Debate

ϳԹ Speech and Debate Team named National Champion

OHIO's Speech and Debate Team is preparing for its next national competition after being named National Champion in Individual Events at Pi Kappa Delta Nationals in Phoenix, AZ on March 11.

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ϳԹ Southern professor revolutionizes social work education with innovative learning lab

After receiving funding from the 1804 Grant, OHIO Southern social work professor Dr. Joy Shytle created a Social Work Learning Lab, complete with virtual reality training.

Kathleen Burgess, Christi Conkel, Margaret Planton and Jessica Griesheimer

ϳԹ Chillicothe celebrates Women of Distinction

ϳԹ Chillicothe celebrated women who contribute to OHIO Chillicothe and the Chillicothe community at the annual Women of Distinction program on Tuesday, March 19.

Warren Galbreath, OHIO Eastern Social Work Professor

More mental health care for the region: ϳԹ, West Virginia Northern Community College sign articulation agreements

OHIO and West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) are combining efforts to tackle this problem by providing a seamless transfer pathways for students working toward a bachelor’s degree in social work or criminal justice.

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Artificial Intelligence

'Focus on the opportunities ahead': Addressing AI from all angles

OHIO is focused on preparing students to thrive in the new reality of artificial intelligence.

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Community Health

'You're a bridge. You are the community.'

How OHIO-trained community health workers connect with and care for the people in their region.

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OHIO researchers join statewide effort to combat mental health, substance use epidemic

A team of researchers from ϳԹ is joining a statewide initiative to identify the leading causes of mental health challenges, suicide, and substance use disorder in Ohio communities.

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Diversity and inclusion in social work: nurturing cultural inclusivity

Diversity and inclusion plays a crucial role in the social work profession. Learn how OHIO's online master's in social work address these issues by preparing social workers to engage with diverse communities and navigate the complexities of cultural dynamics.

Aerial view of the Athens campus with the Hocking River on one side and rolling Appalachian hills on the other

OHIO to participate in statewide tornado drill on March 20

ϳԹ will participate in the statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Aerial view of ϳԹ's Athens campus at sunset

Kentucky Community and Technical College System and ϳԹ offer new path for additional higher education

Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and ϳԹ have partnered to provide a seamless transfer process that allows students to pursue additional higher education.

Diabetes story
Diabetes

Revolutionizing diabetes care: ϳԹ's impact on the Appalachian Diabetes Belt

Diabetes, a national crisis, hits close to home in the heart of Appalachia. While the infamous "Diabetes Belt" traditionally encompasses southern states like Georgia and Alabama, the Appalachian region grapples with similarly alarming rates of diabetes-related mortality.

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Health

ϳԹ launches new nurse anesthesia program in partnership with OhioHealth

ϳԹ's College of Health Sciences and Professions is addressing the growing demand for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) nationwide with a new anesthesia program in collaboration with OhioHealth Grant Medical Center. The program will launch in fall 2024.

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A winding path to Hollywood

OHIO alumnus returns to campus to celebrate his recently-released feature film “The Private Eye.”

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