Author Archives: Heather Maurer

Family nurse practitioner joins Wright State Physicians Internal Medicine

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A board-certified family nurse practitioner, Christina Carter helps Wright State Physicians meet the growing demand for primary and preventive care. Continue reading

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Wright State Physicians Orthopaedics to offer educational session about arthritis of the ankle

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Dr. Richard Laughlin will give an educational session on “Arthritis of the Ankle” on July 21 at the Wright State Physicians Health Center. Continue reading

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Local man grateful for skin cancer screening event

Lee and Donna Vance

When Lee Vance’s wife, Donna, signed him up for a free skin cancer screening event at the Wright State Physicians Health Center, they had no idea it would save his life. Continue reading

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Boonshoft School of Medicine student runs in ultramarathon, raises money for Swaziland mobile hospital organization

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine student Teddy Bross ran in a 100-mile race to raise funds for The Luke Commission, a mobile hospital outreach organization based in Swaziland. Continue reading

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Boonshoft School of Medicine graduate receives Young Physicians Patient Safety Award

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Charles N. Spear, a 2015 Boonshoft School of Medicine graduate, honored for essays detailing personal insights into the significance of patient safety work. Continue reading

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Wright State Master of Public Health students produce mobile health vodcasts for global show

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Weekly live global Internet show features vodcasts about mobile health produced by Boonshoft School of Medicine Master of Public Health students. Continue reading

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Wright State researchers show nonstick chemicals may be linked to osteoporosis in women

Findings by Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine researchers are reported in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. Continue reading

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Wright State Physicians Orthopaedics to offer educational session about diet and exercise

Woman running

Wright State Physicians physical therapist Justin Lodge will discuss diet and exercise, thermodynamics, exercise myths and supplement myths. Continue reading

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Wright State Physicians Family Medicine earns national recognition for patient-centered care

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Wright State Physicians Family Medicine was recognized for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long‐term, participative relationships. Continue reading

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Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine holds 36th commencement ceremony on May 22

Margaret Dunn presents graduate with a diploma

The Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine honored 95 graduating students during its commencement ceremony at the Schuster Center May 22. Continue reading

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