Good morning, Athens County. In the quest to champion disability rights, Athens is searching for its next local hero. The 11th annual Athena Award nominations are now open through September 2, seeking individuals whose advocacy, volunteerism, or innovative programs have improved life for people with disabilities. The award ceremony on November 5 will celebrate these community champions, joining ten previous recipients who've made extraordinary contributions to this vital cause.
Meanwhile, two initiatives are nurturing Athens' next generation of experts. Ohio University's new Diabetes Scholars Program is preparing future scientific leaders with stipends and hands-on research opportunities starting Fall 2025. And in high school classrooms across Central Ohio, the OHIO Medical Academy is bringing primary care medicine to life through immersive simulations in maternal-fetal care, adult medicine, and sports medicine—inspiring tomorrow's healthcare professionals while highlighting primary care's essential role.
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🏆 Athens seeks heroes who champion disability rights in annual award. The 11th annual Athena Award nominations are open through September 2, recognizing individuals who improve life for people with disabilities in Athens. Nominees should demonstrate advocacy, volunteerism, exceptional service, or innovative programs that positively impact the disability community. The award ceremony will be held November 5 at the Athens Community Center, hosted by Mayor Steve Patterson and the Commission. Past recipients include Dr. Larry Jageman, Michael Pletcher, and eight other community leaders who made outstanding contributions.
🔬 Ohio University launches bold initiative to shape future diabetes researchers. The Diabetes Institute at Ohio University has created the Diabetes Scholars Program to prepare the next generation of scientific leaders in cardiometabolic health. Starting Fall 2025, the program will select six students—three undergraduate and three graduate—providing stipends of $2,500 and $3,000 respectively over three years. Scholars will receive hands-on research training and mentorship from expert faculty while contributing to real-world projects. The initiative aims to address cardiometabolic diseases like diabetes and obesity, which are leading causes of death worldwide.
👩⚕️ High school students discover primary care's hidden wonders in Ohio. The OHIO Medical Academy's new initiative "Primary Care – The Heart of Healthcare" brings hands-on medical simulations directly to Central Ohio classrooms. Led by medical students Catherine Maas, Bailey Hall, and Anna Sampson, the program reached 189 high schoolers this year, offering immersive experiences in maternal-fetal care, adult medicine, and sports medicine. Students practiced real clinical skills like ultrasound imaging, taking vital signs, and newborn assessments under guidance from resident physicians. Funded by a $3,000 grant from the Dublin Community Foundation, this interprofessional collaboration aims to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals while highlighting primary care's essential role.
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But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
-Isaiah 40:31
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