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College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

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51ĀŅĀ× 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

51ĀŅĀ× Chillicothe celebrates Women of Distinction

51ĀŅĀ× 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: 51ĀŅĀ×, 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 51ĀŅĀ× 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.

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OHIO to participate in statewide tornado drill on March 20

51ĀŅĀ× will participate in the statewide tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

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Kentucky Community and Technical College System and 51ĀŅĀ× offer new path for additional higher education

Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and 51ĀŅĀ× have partnered to provide a seamless transfer process that allows students to pursue additional higher education.

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Diabetes

Revolutionizing diabetes care: 51ĀŅĀ×'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

51ĀŅĀ× launches new nurse anesthesia program in partnership with OhioHealth

51ĀŅĀ×'sĀ 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 withĀ 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 ā€œThe Private Eye.ā€

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51ĀŅĀ× updates Parental Leave Program to better benefit employees

51ĀŅĀ× has updated its Parental Leave Program to better assist OHIO’s benefits-eligible faculty, administrators and bargaining unit staff.

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OHIO’s AI Symposium to explore cutting-edge technology, provide insights into the future

Through a broad, immersive deep dive into all things artificial intelligence, 51ĀŅĀ×’s first-ever AI Symposium is aiming to not only keep pace with the technology but sprint ahead.

An emergency defibrillator is held by a person wearing a green 51ĀŅĀ× shirt

Student organization raises funds to purchase emergency defibrillators for Grover Center

CHSP's Emergency Nursing Club's successful effort to procure defibrillators for all three floors of Grover Center was a collective effort.

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