Quality health care

Access to health care closer to home

From timely preventative screenings to better ways to live with chronic conditions, Ohioans have a growing need for care closer to home. That’s why Ohio State is committed to improving access to high-quality health care.

  • A drum beat brings renewed joy

    Ruthie Clemons had lost more than her mobility to Parkinson’s — she’d lost her smile. But through Ohio State’s Drumming for Wellness program, Ruthie found connection, confidence and joy.

  • These students are building AI for health care access

    For many, navigating the tangled web of health care systems is a frustrating maze. From finding providers to scheduling appointments to gaining insurance authorization, it can feel impossible at times. An Ohio State sophomore and his team are tackling these problems — with the help of AI.

  • Innovating solutions to vision disorders

    Dr. Melissa Bailey, a former Ohio State Innovator of the Year, is working on two breakthrough products that could make a major difference for people around the world with unaddressed vision needs. “I feel a really strong personal sense that I have talents and I need to use them to make the world a better place,” she says.

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