- Creating a place where every child can play
A new inclusive playground in Noble County brings children of all abilities together, thanks to community collaboration and a mother’s vision for accessibility and belonging.
- Training dentists. Increasing access to care.
The OHIO Project connects dental students with Ohio communities, providing affordable care and hands-on training. Clinics like Miami County Dental serve thousands, improving oral health and confidence for families statewide.
- Bridging tech gaps one child at a time
Mobile Design Classroom brings STEM to communities in need throughout Ohio.
- Keeping Ohio’s experts in their fields
Ohio farmer Len Vonderhaar feared losing his passion due to health issues, but thanks to Ohio State’s AgrAbility program, he's still farming and contributing to his community.
- A health crisis in farming communities
Stressors like increasingly unpredictable weather, economic pressures and isolation are contributing to a rise in mental health issues in farming communities, says Bridget Britton, a behavioral health field specialist for OSU Extension's Agricultural and Natural Resources program.
- Bringing more doctors to rural areas
The Community Medicine medical degree track was launched to expand medical education and training infrastructure into mid-size and rural communities at a time when data from the National Institutes of Health reveals that while nearly 20% of Americans live in rural areas, only 10% of physicians practice there.
