Osteopathic Heritage Foundation

10/05/2026

The Foundation was honored to join Alvis, and many colleagues and community leaders on Friday, September 25, to celebrate the groundbreaking of Building Hope. This project will create 52 safe, substance-free apartments where women and women with children in Alvis's Amethyst program can access trauma-informed treatment, parenting support, workforce development, and children's programming all in one place. The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation's $788,000 investment will help furnish these apartments, turning ordinary beds, tables, and chairs into the foundation for extraordinary new beginnings. We are proud to stand alongside Alvis, a trusted and effective partner, as Building Hope moves from vision to reality.

09/16/2026

Osteopathic Heritage Foundation endowed researchers Brian J. Balin, PhD and Graciela Muniz-Terrera, PhD will be among the distinguished participants in the 3rd Annual Virtual Symposium, “The Brain Pathobiome: A New Framework for Brain Health and Disease,” on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Hosted by the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Pathobiome Research Center and Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging, along with the Alzheimer’s Pathobiome Initiative, the symposium will bring together perspectives from neuroscience, infectious disease, immunology, psychiatry, and beyond.

08/28/2026

Members of the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation team and board joined Nelsonville-York City Schools and the community for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the new Community Innovation Center this week. The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation is proud to support the district’s vision and to celebrate this important milestone alongside those who have worked so hard to bring it to life.

Members of the Nelsonville-York City School District, the Osteopath...

08/21/2026

Mark your calendars for the Ohio Dublin Speaker Series on Tuesday, September 15, 6:30–8 p.m. at The Abbey Theater of Dublin.

Dr. Cory Baumann, Assistant Professor and Investigator of the Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation, Ralph S. Licklider, DO Endowed Faculty Fellow in Aging Systems Physiology, and Dr. Tim Etheridge, Professor, Physical Therapy, College of Health Sciences and Professions, Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute will explore how muscles change with age, why strength gains get harder over time, and how research on exercise, nutrition, and spaceflight is shaping new strategies to help people stay strong and active longer.

Find out more at www.ohio.edu/dublin/speaker-series or in the flyer below.

08/10/2026

This month, across the nation, 48 colleges of osteopathic medicine are holding white coat ceremonies for new students to mark the beginning of a rewarding journey toward becoming physicians. The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation welcomes these future doctors to a profession that has advanced whole-person care and strengthened communities for more than 150 years.

That legacy continues with each new class, and the Foundation was honored to join Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in celebrating its newest students.

Here’s to the next generation of osteopathic physicians and the contributions they will make to the profession, their patients and their communities.

08/06/2026

The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation is pleased to join the Nelsonville Community Foundation and Foundation for Appalachian Ohio in highlighting the work of Invisible Ground, which recently unveiled immersive historic markers at Nelsonville's Public Square and Brick Kilns, as well as a new podcast episode. We are proud to support initiatives that celebrate Nelsonville and the communities of Southeast Ohio. To learn more about Invisible Ground, visit www.FindInvisibleGround.com.

Step back in time and explore the history of Nelsonville!

Invisible Ground recently unveiled two immersive historic markers at Nelsonville’s Public Square and Brick Kilns, along with a new podcast episode about Nelsonville. Using augmented reality, the markers bring local history to life through your smartphone or other mobile device, offering an interactive way to experience Nelsonville’s past.

The Nelsonville Community Foundation, in partnership with FAO and the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation, awarded this project a 2024 grant. We are proud to support this innovative project that preserves and celebrates the rich history of our beloved hometown and communities across Southeast Ohio.

To learn more about the Invisible Ground project, visit www.FindInvisibleGround.com.

08/04/2026

The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation is pleased to join the Nelsonville Community Foundation and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), alongside FAO's network of 15 affiliate foundations statewide to support the well-being of the greater Nelsonville community.

Applications for grants in support of arts and culture, education, health and human services, environmental stewardship, and community and economic development are being accepted through Tuesday, September 8. Nonprofits and organizations serving this region are encouraged to apply. Details and the application are available at https://appalachianohio.org/nelsonville/2026/07/28/nelsonville-community-foundation-accepting-2026-grant-applications/

Press release: https://athensindependent.com/pr-nelsonville-community-foundation-2026-grant-applications/

Nonprofits, schools and public organizations serving the Nelsonville area are invited to apply.

07/13/2026

After years of groundbreaking research and vital contributions to the field of primary care in aging, the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation wishes Thomas Cavalieri, DO, Endowed Chair for Primary Care Research in Aging, a joyful retirement. We are deeply grateful for the lasting impact he has made on the health and quality of life of older adults through his work and his leadership of the endowment. Read more about Dr. Cavalieri's many contributions and legacy here: https://osteopathicheritage.org/research-impact-story-dr-cavalieri/

As we celebrate this meaningful transition and our longstanding partnership with Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, we are proud to welcome Richard T. Jermyn, DO, as the incoming endowed chairholder, and look forward to continued advancement and shared commitment to education, research, and service, consistent with our osteopathic heritage.

06/01/2026

As a proud, long-time supporter of Southeast Ohio’s Bounty on the Bricks, the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation is honored to return as a sponsor to this year’s August 8th event. Supporting this wonderful event directly furthers our mission to improve health and quality of life in the community by expanding vital resources to local food initiatives.

Learn more about how the evening benefits the SE Ohio Foodbank & Kitchen at: https://www.athensbounty.com/impact

2025 Bounty on the Bricks tickets are NOW ON SALE!

🗓️Join us on the evening of Saturday, August 8, 2025, for the SE Ohio Foodbank's signature fundraising event.

🍽️Enjoy a multi-course private dining experience on the bricks of Court Street and the bountiful community spirit that makes Athens so special.

🧡Every ticket sold helps provide meals and critical support to families in need throughout Southeast Ohio.

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*Early Bird Pricing ends on Friday, June 5 at 11:59pm. This is a sell-out event, get your tickets now to secure your spot!

05/29/2026

We congratulate Brian C. Clark, PhD, holder of the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Harold E. Clybourne, DO, Endowed Research Chair, on being named an Ohio University Distinguished Professor. The Foundation is proud to support his groundbreaking research on health, aging and mobility, which continues to shape the future of osteopathic medicine and improve lives across Ohio and beyond.

Ohio University has named Brian C. Clark, Ph.D., the 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Professor Award, the institution’s highest permanent faculty honor.