Osteopathic Heritage Foundation

05/19/2026

The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation is honored to sponsor Bounty at Bridge Park, and looks forward to this year's event on September 20th!

We are honored to highlight the special organizations, businesses, and individuals who help make Bounty at Bridge Park possible ✨ We're kicking things off with our Founding Sponsor, Osteopathic Heritage Foundation ☘️

"The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation is honored to serve as the founding sponsor of Bounty at Bridge Park. This annual, community-wide initiative helps ensure the Dublin Food Pantry can provide vital food and resources to individuals, families, veterans, and seniors in the Dublin community facing food insecurity. We are pleased to join the Dublin Food Pantry and its partners once again in making this event a success." — Terri Donlin Huesman, President/CEO

Thank you, Osteopathic Heritage Foundation, for your ongoing support.

Want to be part of this year's Bounty celebration? Visit dublinfoodpantry.org/bridgepark to find out how!

🗓️ September 20, 2026
📍 The Exchange at Bridge Park | 6520 Riverside Dr., Dublin

05/14/2026

The OOA honored outstanding DOs and leaders in osteopathic medicine at their annual Symposium on April 25th. We are especially proud to congratulate three OHF leaders among this year's honorees:
–Henry L. Wehrum, DO, George L. Eckert, Jr., DO Mentor of the Year Award
–Thomas M. Anderson, DO, M. Bridget Wagner, DO Humanitarian Award
–Terri Donlin Huesman, OHF President & CEO, Meritorious Service Award
Congratulations also to Elizabeth A. Zmuda, DO (Distinguished Service Award) and Jennifer Horvath (Legacy Award). Thank you to the Ohio Osteopathic Association for celebrating the dedication and service of these remarkable individuals.

05/11/2026

What does 50 years of impact look like? It looks like a room full of more than 400 physicians, students, and community members coming together to celebrate the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation was honored to serve as presenting sponsor of The Heritage College's 50th Anniversary Gala. Congratulations to HCOM on 50 extraordinary years — and to the 5,000+ graduates who carry this mission forward every day.

A special congratulations to OHF Board Member Jeffrey Hutchison, DO, who was recognized with the Medal of Merit for his 23 years of leadership directing the Doctors Hospital Ophthalmology Residency Program. Well deserved, Dr. Hutchison!

https://www.ohio.edu/news/2026/05/more-400-gather-celebrate-50-years-ohio-university-heritage-college-osteopathic

04/14/2026

With roots dating back to 1940, the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation is proud to recognize National Osteopathic Medicine Week and celebrate the ongoing impact of the osteopathic profession.

We remain committed to our mission to improve the health and quality of life in the community through education, research, and service consistent with our osteopathic heritage.

The story of osteopathic medicine is one of remarkable growth and meaningful impact.

Since 1935, the profession has grown by more than 158,000 DOs, reflecting the expanding role of osteopathic care across the nation and the demand for whole-person care.

This National Osteopathic Medicine Week, we’re celebrating the Osteopathic Journey and the difference it makes every day.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NcJXkb

04/13/2026

Chunmin Lo, PhD, researches how a protein secreted in the small intestine, APOA4, can help address obesity by preventing weight gain without dietary changes. Learn more about the impact of the Foundation’s funding investments: https://osteopathicheritage.org/research-impact-story-dr-lo/

04/08/2026

We are honored to partner with Kansas City University to recognize the leadership and commitment of OHF board member Capt. Rebecca deVillers, DO. In establishing this scholarship endowment at her alma mater, we recognize not only her service to the Foundation, but the path that shaped her and her desire to extend that opportunity to others.

This investment reflects a shared commitment to advancing osteopathic medicine by supporting students in a way that is accessible and responsive to their needs, helping reduce financial barriers so they can focus on their education and the work ahead.

The Osteopathic Heritage Foundation (the Foundation) recently established a $500,000 endowed scholarship in honor of Kansas City University  alumna Capt. Rebecca deVillers, MC, USN, DO.

03/26/2026

Match Day 2026! Congratulations to all of the graduating osteopathic medical students from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine who learned where their journey will take them next year. We celebrate you and your dedication to building healthy communities!

to an amazing Match Day last Friday!

Preliminary numbers show that 98% of the Heritage College Class of 2026 successfully matched into residency programs. Of those students, 66% will remain in Ohio for their training, and 50% matched into primary care specialties. Notably, 36% of graduates will practice primary care within Ohio, further advancing the college’s mission to address the state’s health care needs.

Read more about our students' success and where they matched: https://bit.ly/47krVU0

03/25/2026

Mark your calendars for the Ohio Dublin Speaker Series on Wednesday, April 22.

Learn about the psychological influences of stress on health from Dr. Dustin Grooms, Professor, Physical Therapy and Associate Director of the Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute, and Dr. Brett Peters, Associate Professor, Psychology and Director of Experimental Training College of Arts and Sciences, Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute.

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