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Healing Through Food Summit highlights Food as Medicine movement

In June, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation hosted the first Healing Through Food Summit that welcomed healthcare providers, nutritionists, chefs, public health workers and medical students to learn more and talk about how
Healing Through Food Summit highlights Food as Medicine movement
Healing Through Food Summit highlights Food as Medicine movement

Thu, Jun 18, 2026

In June, OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation hosted the first Healing Through Food Summit that welcomed healthcare providers, nutritionists, chefs, public health workers and medical students to learn more and talk about how

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Dr. Pete’s Book Club builds community at OSU-COM

Wed, Jun 3, 2026

Dr. Pete’s Book Club at OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine fosters connection and community among students, faculty and staff through shared reading experiences and discussions.

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Lasting Legacy: OSU-COM celebrates 50th graduating class

Mon, May 11, 2026

After walking across the graduation stage on May 9, Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine students celebrated not only becoming doctors but making history.

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Schweitzer Fellow bringing diabetes education to Cherokee youth

Tue, Mar 3, 2026

Kyleigh Harrell, an OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation student and Albert Schweitzer Fellow, aims to decrease diabetes rates among school-aged youth through education and health initiatives at the Cherokee Nation Immersion

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Schweitzer Fellows empowering high school athletes through injury prevention

Fri, Feb 6, 2026

Jake McAlester and Maria Nolan, OSU-COM at the Cherokee Nation students, are a part of the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship 2025-26 Tulsa cohort. They are using their interest in sports medicine to prevent injuries in high school athletes.

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OSU-COM CN Medical Library honors Indigenous voices with Talking Leaves collection

Fri, Jan 16, 2026

The Medical Library at OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation is highlighting Indigenous perspectives with the Talking Leaves book collection.

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Care factor: Center for Health Systems Innovation improves care delivery with data-driven solutions

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

The Center for Health Systems Innovation, a Spears Business center with a footprint on the OSU Center for Health Sciences campus, is using data to transform health care delivery. These methods are improving accessibility and efficiency for clinicians

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Senior Mentor Program fosters connections and experiences for med students

Mon, Nov 10, 2025

The OSU-COM Senior Mentor Program pairs two second-year medical students with senior mentor volunteers. Students conduct six visits at their mentor's home, covering specific health and wellness topics.

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Lean Healthcare Internship prepares med students to tackle hospital challenges

Wed, Oct 15, 2025

The OSU Center for Health Systems Innovation (CHSI) is equipping OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine students with the skills to address real-world problems in hospitals with the Lean Healthcare internship program.

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

Thu, Jun 5, 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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