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College of Health Sciences and Professions Stories

Pawpaw 2025
Pawpaws

Forget pumpkins and apples - fall belongs to the Pawpaw, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€™s tropical native fruit

When most people think of tropical fruit, they picture mangoes, guavas, and papayas, along with rainforests, palm trees, and island breezes. Southeastern Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ doesn’t typically make the list, however, the region is home to a tropical native fruit that gains attention each year for its uniqueness and flavor - the pawpaw.

Extreme heat
Heat and aging

As temperatures continue to climb each year, older adults face increased danger from heat

Angela Hillman shares critical insights on how rising temperatures may impact older adults, highlighting the increased health risks and the urgent need for targeted protective measures.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University athletic training residency in pediatrics teaching residents advanced knee ultrasound skills with young patient.
Health and Wellness

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University and Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµHealth launch nation’s first accredited athletic training residency in pediatrics

Licensed athletic trainers now have a more direct path to pediatric expertise through the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµHealth residency program.

OHIO Zanesville students pose for a photo while working at the Christ's Table organization
Community Impact

OHIO to present Outstanding Community Partner Award to Christ’s Table organization

This honor recognizes community partners engaged in exemplary collaborative work with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University’s Center for Community Impact that fosters resilient communities and life-long engaged citizens.

Students walk up Richland Avenue in Athens during Welcome Week 2025
Forever OHIO

OHIO grows enrollment to more than 30,000, including more than 8,000 new students

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University total enrollment grew nearly four percent again this fall with 8,195 new students enrolling across our eight campuses and OHIO Online, including our largest, most high-achieving freshman class to date.

Brain scans
Faculty Experts

Understanding CTE: The hidden cost of repeated head trauma in sports

As football season kicks off across the country, so does the recurring conversation around concussions, mental health and the long-term risks of repeated head trauma. At the center of this discussion is Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a progressive brain disease increasingly associated with contact sports like football.

OHIO’s Emergency Nurse Practitioner certificate, launching in fall 2026, prepares FNPs for emergency care roles through hybrid coursework and clinical training.
Health

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University to launch emergency nurse practitioner certificate in fall 2026

OHIO will launch a post-graduate Emergency Nurse Practitioner certificate in fall 2026, meeting demand for skilled emergency providers and expanding FNP opportunities through hybrid training.

An adult works with a student during a counseling or social work session at a school
Career Opportunities

How to become a social worker

Helping individuals, families and communities thrive through service and support

Warren Galbreath
Faculty Experts

Associate Professor Warren Galbreath named interim chair of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University’s Department of Social Work

A recognized leader in social work education, Warren Galbreath has expanded programs across regional campuses and was instrumental in establishing the Bachelor of Social Work degree at OHIO Eastern.

Kendra Millisor
Alumni Success

OHIO Chillicothe graduate Kendra Millisor finds purpose in public service

Kendra Millisor came to Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University Chillicothe with a plan. She intended to earn a bachelor’s degree in English, pursue a master’s in library science, and become a famous author.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) nurse practitioner program has been recognized as one of the top NP programs in Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµâ€¯by allnurses.com
Rankings and Recognition

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University nurse practitioner program ranked #3 in Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ by Allnurses.com

OHIO’s nurse practitioner program is ranked a top NP program in Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ by allnurses.com, preparing RNs with skills, experience, and credentials for high-demand advanced roles.

A group of faculty in academic regalia sit in a row
Faculty achievements

Faculty Experts Roundup

News from the summer includes travel, awards, published books and international performance.

Tiffany Ealy
Faculty Excellence

Called to serve: OHIO Lancaster welcomes Tiffany Ealy to campus

With more than a decade of experience in nursing practice, education and healthcare leadership, Tiffany Ealy brings both clinical expertise and a passion for teaching to her new role.

nursing graduates hold candles
Forever OHIO

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University Chillicothe invites alumni to celebrate 30 years of nursing education

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University Chillicothe will host a special alumni gathering on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to celebrate 30 years of excellence in nursing education.

Brittany Rinehart
Alumni Impact

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ University Chillicothe alumna Brittany Rinehart finds purpose in advocacy, education

For Brittany Rinehart, helping others isn’t just a career, it’s a calling. Rinehart earned her Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Technology with a mission to make a difference.

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