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Schweitzer Fellow bringing diabetes education to Cherokee youth

Kyleigh Harrell, an OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation student and Albert Schweitzer Fellow, aims to decrease diabetes rates among school-aged youth through education and health initiatives at the Cherokee Nation Immersion School.
Kyleigh Harrell, a medical student, with Cherokee Nation Immersion School students Malena Holcomb, Emily Wynos and Levi Killer.
OSU-COM CN Medical Library honors Indigenous voices with Talking Leaves collection

Fri, Jan 16, 2026

The Medical Library at OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation is highlighting Indigenous perspectives with the Talking Leaves book collection.

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CHS president shares his story of weight loss, health gains

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

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.

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CHS student earns first place in preliminary 3MT competition for inflammation research

Mon, Dec 08, 2025

Aaliyah Carter, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and a doctorate in Biomedical Sciences dual degree student at the OSU Center for Health Sciences, placed first in the OSU preliminary 3MT competition for her research on inflammation.

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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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Care factor: Center for Health Systems Innovation improves care delivery with data-driven solutions

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

The Center for Health Systems Innovation, a Spears Business center with a footprint on the OSU Center for Health Sciences campus, is using data to transform health care delivery. These methods are improving accessibility and efficiency for clinicians, patients and employers across Oklahoma.

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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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