Author Archives: Heather Maurer

Wright State medical students leading canned food drive, April 29-May 7

Food drive will benefit The Foodbank Dayton, which distributes food to the hungry throughout Montgomery, Greene and Preble counties. Continue reading

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Ladder Dayton provides kids with exposure to health care careers

Boonshoft School of Medicine, Five Rivers Family Health Center and Good Samaritan Hospital launched a mentorship program for youth who are interested in careers in health care. Continue reading

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Noted aviation photographer Dan Patterson to speak at Academy of Medicine annual dinner

Annual event honors outstanding Boonshoft School of Medicine students, residents and faculty while recognizing the dedicated work of the Wright State Academy of Medicine. Continue reading

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Local dermatologists to offer free skin cancer screenings May 9-13

The Boonshoft School of Medicine and Wright State Physicians are among those offering screenings during Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Continue reading

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Boonshoft School of Medicine accepting applications for Horizons in Medicine through April 22

The Horizons in Medicine program offers high school students the opportunity to see firsthand the science and delivery of health care that forms the foundation of a career in medicine. Continue reading

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Nationally known author Rachel Naomi Remen to lead workshop for health care professionals

The workshop, “Rekindling the Flame: Bringing the Perspective of Your Heart Into Your Service Work,” will be held on April 15-16. Continue reading

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Diabetes Alert Day raises awareness of looming public health crisis

The Boonshoft School of Medicine Master of Public Health Program, Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County, Diabetes Dayton and the YMCA of Greater Dayton encourage people to get checked for diabetes on Diabetes Alert Day, March 22. Continue reading

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Boonshoft School of Medicine students learn where they will pursue residency training during nationwide Match Day event

Ninety-six Wright State medical students learn where they are heading as new doctors to receive advanced clinical training in a residency program. Continue reading

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Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley to speak at Global Health Initiative Symposium and Dinner

The Global Health Initiative Symposium and Dinner on April 4 will raise funds for fourth-year students in the Boonshoft School of Medicine’s International Education Program. Continue reading

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Wright State Physicians Family Medicine kicks off new educational series ‘Brain Matters’

Wright State Physicians Health Center building

Clinical health psychologist Paul Hershberger will discuss “Brain Matters: Common Thought Tendencies and How to Manage Them” on April 14. Continue reading

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