For Ohioans stories

Putting our shared knowledge to work in communities around the state

  1. A tango that heals and inspires cancer survivors

    Ohio State dancer discovers her new purpose as healer

  2. Learning new ways to touch lives of cancer survivors

    Student discovers new paths at Ohio State to help populations in need

  3. A new way to keep homebound seniors and their pets healthy

    We all care deeply about our pets, but what if you're unable to make it to the vet? That's where the Pet Owner and Pet Care Program comes in. A joint effort launched in 2019 by Ohio State’s colleges of Nursing, Veterinary Medicine and Social Work, the program brings students and supervising faculty members to homebound adults who can’t afford or physically access care for their pets.

  4. Convergence creates innovation

    Marras offers a multi-disciplined attack to help doctors pinpoint back pain solutions

  5. SAGE advice for aging brains

    What if there’s a test that spots the early signs of mental deterioration, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia? Turns out, a doctor at Ohio State has developed such a system. The SAGE test is uncomplicated, nearly 80 percent effective, free and, most importantly, can help diagnose cognitive issues early, which leads to better treatment.

  6. Video games with a healing touch

    In gaming therapy, healing comes from the right design