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Ohio's largest producer of graduates practicing in primary care and rural areas. Care Leads Here. Learn more at ohio.edu/medicine
#TBT to the past few years, when Ken Johnson, DO, Vice President of Health Affairs, brought holiday cheer to Athens by parodying holiday movies.

He’s doing it again this year — “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” style: https://bit.ly/44AUf32

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December 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced the appointment of Jennifer Gwilym, D.O., as interim senior dean, effective Dec. 16.
Jennifer Gwilym, D.O., appointed interim senior dean of the Heritage College
Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has announced the appointment of Jennifer Gwilym, D.O., as interim senior dean, effective Dec. 16.
www.ohio.edu
December 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Kenneth H. Johnson appointed Vice President of Health Affairs at Ohio University

President Lori Stewart Gonzalez is pleased to announce the promotion of Johnson to Vice President of Health Affairs and Senior Strategist for Health Partnerships.
Kenneth H. Johnson appointed Vice President of Health Affairs at Ohio University
In his new role, Johnson will lead efforts to advance Ohio University’s strategic priorities in health education, research and partnership across the academic health ecosystem.
www.ohio.edu
December 12, 2025 at 12:14 AM
#TBT to 1986 — a look at Heritage College students participating in an aerobics class from the 1986 yearbook.

We’ve been digitizing old photos and yearbooks as part of our 50th anniversary. Explore our historical photo archive: https://bit.ly/3WvdAhy

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December 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM
#TBT to December 2024, when our annual Giving Tree Project helped make the season brighter for kids in the Athens community. 🎄 Thanks to the generosity of our students, faculty and staff, we collected gifts for 75 children through Athens County Children Services.

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December 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from the Heritage College! We are thankful for our students, alumni, faculty, staff, partners and everyone who makes our work possible. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday. 🦃🍂
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We are excited to celebrate the #PowerOfRural this #NationalRuralHealthDay on November 20!

We are grateful for our students, graduates and providers who help make rural health care a reality.

Learn more about the importance of #RuralHealth at powerofrural.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
#TBT to November 2020, when Heritage College Community Health Programs distributed 100 Thanksgiving meal baskets to local families.

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November 13, 2025 at 10:25 PM
#TBT: Lawrence Witmer, Ph.D., marks 30 years at #OUHCOM. In 1995, he posed with a T. rex skull on his lawn. In 2025, he’s in his lab with the same T. rex, now painted and a centerpiece. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qLOsRr

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November 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
On Oct. 28, the Cleveland Pediatrics Club, #OUHCOM and partners hosted Trunk or Treat, giving 955 kids and families a safe, fun night! Thank you to all the trunk hosts, volunteers and donors who made the event possible! 🎃
November 5, 2025 at 11:46 PM
#TBT to 1984 — a look back at our seniors from the 1984 yearbook!

We’ve been digitizing old photos and yearbooks as part of our 50th anniversary. Explore our historical photo archive:
https://bit.ly/3WvdAhy

#OUHCOM50 #ForeverForward
October 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
#TBT to October 1982, when more than 500 seniors received free flu shots at the OU-COM Medical Service Center.

Today, Heritage College still offers low-cost immunizations through the Heritage Community Clinic. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3IgUQPz

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October 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
#TBT to 1988

As part of our 50th anniversary celebration, we've been combing through the archives, digitizing old yearbooks and photos.

Check out this snapshot from the 1988 yearbook. Anyone you recognize? 👀

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October 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
#TBT to Oct. 10, 2015, when Heritage College students, faculty and staff participated in the Ohio University Homecoming parade! 💚

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October 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Show your Bobcat pride while supporting students this Socktober. Make a gift of $25+ to the OHIO fund you love most, including Heritage College funds, and choose your favorite sock design—athletic or dress. Give $45+ to receive both pairs!

https://giving.ohio.edu/socktober-2025/?a=10983876
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October 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
#TBT to 2019, when the Cleveland Pediatrics Club, along with #OUHCOM faculty, staff & students, Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and the City of Warrensville Heights, hosted Trunk-or-Treat. 🎃 The annual event returns Oct. 28, 6–7:30 p.m. 💚

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October 2, 2025 at 9:37 PM
#TBT to 1994, when #OUHCOM launched its Mobile Community Health unit. The clinics provide free care for uninsured & underinsured individuals across southeast Ohio. The college now has three mobile units. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3IgUQPz 💚

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September 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
#TBT to October 2023, when we held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Heritage Translational Research Center. Construction is underway and expected to finish in late 2026. Watch the livestream and timelapse: https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/research/facilities/translational 💚

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September 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Congratulations to Paul Pawlosky, DO, for receiving the Outstanding Specialty Care Physician Award for the Kettering Health Clinical Education Site! The award was presented by Nicklaus Hess, DO. 🩺🌟 #OUHCOM
September 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
On Sept. 6, Heritage College alumni toured Heritage Hall before the Ohio football game against West Virginia. Current students had the chance to connect with alumni and learn about their experiences in medicine. #OUHCOM50 #ForeverForward
September 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
#TBT to fall 2019, when construction was underway on Heritage Hall. Salvaged brick from 9 Factory Street and furniture made from trees along Union Street can be found in The Café at Factory Street. Heritage Hall would officially open in 2021. 💚

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September 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#TBT to Sept. 3, 2016, when the Heritage College sponsored the Ohio Football game against Texas State.

The Heritage College is the proud University partner of this Saturday's sold-out home opener between the Ohio Bobcats and the West Virginia Mountaineers. 🏈 #OUohyeah

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September 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
#TBT to August 2024, when we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Heritage College, Dublin, and welcomed the Class of 2028! Since 2014, Dublin students have been engaged in the community through service events and programs like the Dublin Medical Academy. 💚

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August 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#TBT to 10 years ago, in July 2015, when we welcomed the inaugural class of 51 medical students to the Heritage College, Cleveland! We're sharing a few photos from the reception we held to celebrate the campus's opening. 💚 #OUHCOM50 #ForeverForward
August 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
50 years ago today, House Bill 229 established the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, now known as the Heritage College, which has become Ohio's largest medical school and number one producer of primary care physicians. #OUHCOM50 #ForeverForward
Legislation that became a legacy: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fifty years ago, on Aug. 18, 1975, Ohio Gov. James A. Rhodes signed House Bill 229, creating what was then known as the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
www.ohio.edu
August 18, 2025 at 10:04 PM