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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.
Millions raised for students at 2023 A Stately Affair Gala

Thu, Dec 21, 2023

Stately Affair: It’s a summer night of glitz, glam and plenty of orange in downtown Tulsa, with the mission to raise money for Oklahoma State University’s presence in the city. This year, the biennial fundraising event at the Cox Business Center raised $2 million for scholarships to benefit OSU-Tulsa and OSU Center for Health Sciences students.

OSU-CHSDr. Johnny StephensOSU FoundationOSU PolytechPresident Kayse ShrumOSU-TulsaState magazine
OSU Medicine selected as USA BMX official sports medicine partner

Fri, Sep 29, 2023

USA BMX Foundation announced today that Oklahoma State University Medicine would be the organization’s official sports medicine partner for USA BMX racing events at Hardesty National BMX Stadium, BMX Foundation youth programs, and the USA Cycling National Team. This partnership is set to provide essential medical care and support to a wide spectrum of the BMX community, spanning from beginner riders to elite-level athletes.

AthleticsSports MedicineDr. Johnny StephensOSU-CHSHealth and Human PerformanceAthletic TrainingOSU Center for Health SciencesHuman Performance and Nutrition Research Institute
OSU launches first-of-its-kind Athletic Training - Sports Medicine ECHO

Thu, May 25, 2023

Athletic trainers and sports medicine providers at schools across the state have a new resource to call on for expert guidance

Project ECHODr. Johnny StephensHuman Performance and Nutrition Research InstituteLance Walker
Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority launches following passage of HB 2863

Thu, May 25, 2023

The final passage of HB 2863 Thursday created the Oklahoma State University Veterinary Medicine Authority (OSUVMA), securing long-term support for clinical training at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Johnny StephensDr. Carlos RiscoOSU College of Veterinary MedicineCollege of Veterinary MedicinePresident Kayse Shrum
OSU-CHS earns a top spot in US News & World Report medical school rankings

Tue, May 16, 2023

OSU Center for Health Sciences has earned the No. 1 ranking in the percentage of graduates practicing medicine in Health Professional Shortage Areas and No. 10 in graduates practicing in rural areas from U.S. News and World Report’s annual medical school rankings.

Dr. Johnny StephensOSU Center for Health SciencesUS News and World ReportOSU-CHSOSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
Retired Ardmore physician and family donate $500K to OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine

Mon, Feb 13, 2023

Longtime Ardmore residents Dr. James and Regina Turrentine have pledged $500,000 to the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine to establish scholarships for Oklahoma students with a preference for those from Ardmore, Stigler and the surrounding counties.

Dr. Johnny StephensScholarships and GrantsCollege of Osteopathic MedicineOSU Foundation
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