Author Archives: Heather Maurer

Take steps to maintain healthy skin this winter

During National Healthy Skin Month in November, Wright State Physicians Dermatology encourages people to take steps to protect their skin. Continue reading

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Lower your risk of diabetes with healthy eating, exercise

To raise awareness about diabetes and healthy living, Wright State Physicians Internal Medicine is participating in American Diabetes Month throughout November. Continue reading

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Wright State Physicians Orthopaedics to offer educational session about bone health

Woman exercising

Wright State Physicians Orthopaedics physical therapist will discuss osteopenia and osteoporosis, exercise, supplements for healthy bones and fall risk identification and avoidance. Continue reading

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Gary LeRoy elected to AAFP Board of Directors

Gary LeRoy

Gary L. LeRoy, associate dean for student affairs and admission at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, was elected to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Continue reading

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Wright State Physicians Surgery welcomes new doctors in surgical oncology, vascular surgery

Wright State Physicians Health Center building

Vascular surgeon Kamran A. Jafree and surgical oncologist Rebecca Tuttle join Wright State Physicians Surgery and the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading

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Flu shots available at Wright State Physicians Health Center

Wright State Physicians Family Medicine is offering influenza vaccinations at its walk-in flu shot clinic on Wednesday and Friday afternoons in October. Continue reading

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Boonshoft School of Medicine associate professor contributes to research on traumatic brain injury

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine researcher part of a team that concluded a history of traumatic brain injury is associated with the development of neurological and psychiatric illnesses. Continue reading

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Department of Surgery receives another grant to study impact of inter-facility transfers between hospitals

Research by a multidisciplinary team of researchers and surgeons from the Boonshoft School of Medicine has found that trauma victims are sometimes transferred unnecessarily. Continue reading

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Boonshoft School of Medicine student receives AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Award

Nicole Craker headshot

Nicole Craker is the fourth Boonshoft School of Medicine student to receive the AMA Physicians of Tomorrow Award since 2012. Continue reading

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Boonshoft School of Medicine Center for Healthy Communities marks 25th anniversary with yearlong celebration

Wright State’s Center for Healthy Communities works in partnership with numerous Greater Dayton organizations to improve the health of the community. Continue reading

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