Good morning, Athens County. Did you know there's a global publishing powerhouse operating right in our backyard? Ohio University Press has been quietly amplifying voices from around the world since 1947, specializing in everything from African studies to beloved Appalachian literature while providing hands-on experience to future publishing professionals through their robust internship program.
The spirit of collaboration runs deep in Athens this week. Stirling Ultracold gifted Ohio University's Innovation Center an ultra-low temperature freezer worth over $13,000, strengthening ties between the organizations that share technological DNA. Meanwhile, hearts are beating stronger at O'Bleness Hospital's newly renovated HeartWorks facility, where a $24,000 transformation funded by the Sisters Health Foundation is enhancing care for the nearly 200 cardiopulmonary patients who received over 4,000 rehabilitation sessions last year alone.
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📚 Ohio University Press publishes global voices from its Athens home. Founded in 1947, the Press releases 25-30 scholarly books annually, specializing in African studies, Appalachian literature, and academic nonfiction. The publishing house supports authors worldwide through initiatives like the Hollis Summers Poetry Prize and the First Book Fund for writers from Africa and Appalachia. With a robust internship program that provides students hands-on publishing experience, the Press also celebrates local talent, including Athens-based illustrators and authors who create works ranging from children's books to acclaimed Appalachian fiction.
🧊 Local freezer company donates vital cold storage to Ohio University. Stirling Ultracold gifted a VAULT100 ULT freezer to the Ohio University Innovation Center, capable of storing samples at temperatures as low as -100°C. The donation saves the university over $13,000 and strengthens the longstanding relationship between the two Athens-based organizations. Stirling Ultracold, which manufactures environmentally friendly ultra-low storage solutions using patented free-piston Stirling engine technology, has deep roots with the university where its core technology was developed. Both organizations expressed excitement about future collaborations, with the Innovation Center immediately installing the freezer in its shared "wet" labs.
❤️ OhioHealth revamps HeartWorks, bringing new life to cardiopulmonary care. The O'Bleness Hospital facility has completed a $24,000 renovation funded by the Sisters Health Foundation grant, transforming the space to better serve heart and lung patients. Last year alone, the program treated 196 patients through over 4,000 rehabilitation sessions. Updates include a dedicated group exercise area, new consultation rooms, and durable flooring to replace carpeting. The expanded facility now offers group fitness classes tailored to diverse health needs while partnering with the UpBEAT program to promote healthy aging in southeast Ohio.
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