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Closing disparity gaps in vaccinations, infant mortality and overdose deaths

Equity and Race

Closing disparity gaps in vaccinations, infant mortality and overdose deaths

By Beth Harvilla

Here’s how the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is reduce infant mortality and overdose deaths in our community while increasing rates of vaccination in communities made vulnerable.

Fourth of July fireworks and pets: Five ways to help animals cope

Animal Health

Fourth of July fireworks and pets: Five ways to help animals cope

By M. Leanne Lilly, DVM

Nurses turn their attention to closing disparities in cardiovascular health

Teaching Advancements

Nurses turn their attention to closing disparities in cardiovascular health

What’s an acoustic neuroma and how is it treated?

Brain and Spine

What’s an acoustic neuroma and how is it treated?

By Oliver Adunka, MD

Recipe from our chefs: Frozen yogurt pizza

Exercise and Nutrition

Recipe from our chefs: Frozen yogurt pizza

In the News

Ohio State News

Ohio State scientists publish guide on moving research to market

June 29, 2022

The Atlantic

CPH Dean Amy Fairchild's research shows historical differences in public health pandemic response

June 27, 2022

ABC News

Loren Wold, PhD, on FDA banning Juul e-cigarettes

June 22, 2022

Columbus CEO

How central Ohio hospitals like Ohio State incorporate home-based care

June 21, 2022

Virus and Infection

COVID-19 fatigue: How long it lasts and how to cope

June 14, 2022

COVID-19 fatigue can be frustrating and hard to understand, but it’s a common symptom during and after COVID-19 infection. Ohio State experts in COVID-19 explain.

Articles On Health

Fourth of July fireworks and pets: Five ways to help animals cope

Animal Health

Fourth of July fireworks and pets: Five ways to help animals cope

By M. Leanne Lilly, DVM

Animal Health

Struggling with end-of-life pet care and grief is normal, and there are ways to cope with loss

By Joelle Nielsen, MSW, LSW

Animal Health

Dogs and heat safety: the do’s and don’ts

By Michelle Wisecup, DVM

Virus and Infection

How are monoclonal antibodies used to fight COVID-19, and what’s it like to receive them?

By Amy Porteus, RPh, Joy Lehman, PharmD

Topics

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Articles On Wellness

Recipe from our chefs: Frozen yogurt pizza

Exercise and Nutrition

Recipe from our chefs: Frozen yogurt pizza

Exercise and Nutrition

Trouble sleeping? It could be what you’re eating or drinking

By Kristine Dilley, RDN

Prevention

Don’t miss early signs of diabetic foot

By Kevin Springer, DPM

Prevention

Campfire safety: What to burn, what to avoid and where to start your fire

By Daniel Bachmann, MD

Topics

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Articles On Discovery & Innovation

Advancements have made insulin safer, more effective in treating diabetes

Treatment Advances

Advancements have made insulin safer, more effective in treating diabetes

By Janet Zappe, RN, MS

Research Advances

Ohio State researchers' spray foam splint could transform fracture care for wounded warriors, civilians

By Kelli Trinoskey

Research Advances

Ohio State study: For autistic kids, specialized swim lessons could decrease drowning risk

By Eileen Scahill

Research Advances

Gun owners and suicide: Changing how we talk may impact suicide risk

By Eileen Scahill

Topics

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Articles On Community Health

Building an increasingly anti-racist health care system benefiting Ohio State patients, staff and the community

Equity and Race

Building an increasingly anti-racist health care system benefiting Ohio State patients, staff and the community

By Susannah Kistler

Equity and Race

Closing disparity gaps in vaccinations, infant mortality and overdose deaths

By Beth Harvilla

Equity and Race

Creating change from the inside: Workforce initiatives in diversity, equity, inclusion and justice at Ohio State

By JoAnne Viviano

Equity and Race

Diversity recognition highlights Ohio State’s progress building a foundation of cultural competency

By JoAnne Viviano

Topics

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Articles On Teaching & Learning

Nurses turn their attention to closing disparities in cardiovascular health

Teaching Advancements

Nurses turn their attention to closing disparities in cardiovascular health

Teaching Advancements

Integrating health equity, anti-racism efforts into health care education and medical practice

By Kelli Trinoskey

Teaching Advancements

Physical therapists fast-tracked to baseball’s big leagues via specialized training program

By Macy Corley

Teaching Advancements

Game-changing tools train emergency medicine students and residents to respond to real-life disasters

By Kelli Trinoskey

Topics

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