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OSU-CHS wins more than a dozen awards at state-wide university marketing competition

Fri, Aug 08, 2025

The marketing and communications team at OSU Center for Health Sciences took home 14 awards — a record for the institution — for its work in graphic design, photography, social media, web design and writing at the Oklahoma Colleges Public Relations Association Awards Banquet held July 14 in Tulsa.

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OSU-CHS Wellness Innovator award recipients championing health

Wed, Aug 06, 2025

Every year, the OSU-CHS Department of Wellness recognizes two Innovators for their efforts within their departments. Recently, Jessica Johnson and Sarah Vizza were named the 2025 Wellness Innovator Award recipients.

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OSU-CHS, Great Salt Plains Health launch new family medicine residency program in Enid

Tue, Aug 05, 2025

In July, Great Salt Plains Health in Enid, Oklahoma, welcomed four residents as part of the new OSU Center for Health Sciences/Osteopathic Medical Education Consortium of Oklahoma (OMECO) family medicine residency program.

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Athletic training faculty recognized for service and professional development

Tue, Jul 29, 2025

Jennifer Volberding, the athletic training department chair and director, and Aric Warren, athletic training professor at OSU Center for Health Sciences, were recently honored by the National Athletic Trainers' Association.

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Prehistoric whales evolved large brains earlier than once thought while retaining sense of smell

Fri, Jul 25, 2025

OSU-CHS anatomy and vertebrate paleontology Ph.D. student Abdullah Gohar co-authors study looking at two ancient whale skull fossils found in Egypt.

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OSU-COM student aims to inspire others as an ElevateMeD Scholar

Wed, Jul 09, 2025

OSU-COM student Jada Lusk found herself on the path to medicine because of the physicians who cared for her as a child. Lusk is one of the 20 medical students from across the country selected for the 2025-26 ElevateMeD Scholarship program.

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OSU-COM alum, cardiologist uses experience to save life on international flight

Wed, Jul 02, 2025

Invasive cardiologist Dr. TJ Trad, who was returning from a medical mission trip to Uganda, was called on help a passenger with chest pain on a recent flight in April 2025.

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A voice for all: OSU-COM student named COSGP national chair

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

For individuals like Megan Campbell, leadership comes naturally. Now, as the National Chair for the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents (COSGP), she aims to be a voice for all osteopathic medical students.

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PA grad builds connections with patients to improve health outcomes

Mon, Jun 23, 2025

Thomas Kamumo, PA-C, decided to pursue a career as a physician assistant after working as a paramedic. Kamumo, who was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, was a part of the OSU Center for Health Sciences Physician Assistant program’s inaugural class in 2021.

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OSU-CHS recognized for health and wellness initiatives

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

The Department of Wellness leads several initiatives to support individuals at OSU-CHS including the OSU Pride Works: Health and Wellness Certificate Program for employees. The program recently earned the Innovative Integration Award as a part of the annual ComPsych Health at Work Awards.

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OSU-COM's Urban Underserved Medical Track aims to improve health care access

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine is working to improve health care access for rural and underserved Oklahoma, and one way is through its Urban Underserved Medical Track (UUMT).

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CEAT Community Paramedicine program's first graduates receive certifications

Wed, Jun 04, 2025

The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University collaborated with the OSU Center for Health Sciences on a Community Paramedicine pilot program in Delaware County that completed a successful first year recently. 

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