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CHS president shares his story of weight loss, health gains

OSU-CHS President Johnny Stephens has lost 156 pounds in the last three years by changing how he eats, prioritizing exercise and taking a GLP-1, a category of weight loss medications that have exploded in popularity in recent years.
Oklahoma State University President Johnny Stephens sits in his office talking with Dr. Drew Crawford, a Tulsa gastroenterologist and Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine alumnus.
HCA student nominated for Women in Tech award

Mon, Dec 08, 2025

Durga Chavali, a doctoral candidate in the Health Care Administration program at OSU Center for Health Sciences, continues to garner accolades and recognition for her work in the field of health care technology.

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OSU Medical Center receives historic $30M TSET Legacy Grant

Tue, Dec 02, 2025

The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust has named Oklahoma State University Medical Center a recipient of the TSET Legacy Grant, providing $30 million in grant funding to support the hospital's ongoing expansion project.

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Impact of Project ECHO at OSU-CHS felt statewide

Tue, Dec 02, 2025

Project ECHO — Extension for Community Health care Outcomes — at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is a collaborative model of medical education and care guidance that empowers clinicians in rural and underserved communities to provide specialty care to more people where they live.

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New virtual wellness platform eliminates barriers to care for students

Tue, Dec 02, 2025

The OSU Center for Health Sciences’ Department of Wellness is eliminating barriers to care that students may face with TimelyCare. TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform available to all OSU-CHS students.

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OSU-COM student awarded AOF Golden Ticket Scholarship for his service and dedication

Tue, Nov 25, 2025

Eddy Bagaruka, a third-year medical student at OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, was announced the winner of the American Osteopathic Foundation 2025 Golden Ticket Scholarship.

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Leaders, lawmakers celebrate transfer of new VA hospital

Tue, Nov 11, 2025

Federal, state and local lawmakers, leaders, stakeholders and supporters celebrated Veterans Day at the ownership transfer ceremony of the new James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center.

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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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