Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine has joined 130 universities nationwide to assist soldiers recovering from war-related injuries.
The program will teach students how to better treat soldiers who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and severe brain injuries. The program will conduct research on PTSD and share the information, according to the press release.
Announced by First Lady Michelle Obama today at Virginia Commonwealth University, it is a collaboration between the Association of American Medical Colleges, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medcine and the Joining Forces Initiative, “a national initiative that mobilizes all sectors of society to give our service members and their families the opportunities and support they have earned,” according to the website.
“I’m inspired to see our nation’s medical schools step up to address this pressing need for our veterans and military families,” Obama said. “By directing some of our brightest minds, our most cutting-edge research, and our finest teaching institutions toward our military families, they’re ensuring that those who have served our country receive the first-rate care that they have earned.”
Of the 130 universities, seven are in Ohio, including Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University and the University of Cincinnati.
