The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
@OSUWexMed
Official account of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Improving lives through innovation in research, education & patient care. #OSUWexMed
Chest pain can originate from the heart, lungs, muscles, digestive system—or even anxiety. Knowing when it’s time to get it checked can be vital. health.osu.edu/health/general…
A new combination treatment is showing promise for one of the deadliest cancers—esophageal cancer. Here's how researchers are improving survival odds: health.osu.edu/health/cancer/…
Stress, anxiety and sleep deprivation are among the top reasons for a short attention span, according to a new survey of 1,000 US adults commissioned by @OSUWexMed and #OSUCOM. nypost.com/2025/06/30/hea…
💧 Ohio State’s aquatic therapy program just got a major boost. A new Department of Defense award will expand access to evidence-based water rehabilitation for those with mobility and neurological challenges — including service members and veterans. wexnermedical.osu.edu/mediaroom/pres…
After decades of pain, a man from the UAE is now free from sickle cell disease — thanks to a pioneering stem cell transplant at #OSUWexMed dispatch.com/story/news/hea…
The Community Care Coach from @OSUWexMed brings health care right to Columbus neighborhoods. Learn more about this incredible initiative 🚑 medicine.osu.edu/news/doctors-o…
Get a peek at one of the 820 patient rooms at the #OSUWexMed Inpatient Tower 👀 Each room has a 9x9 foot window and a 75" digital footwall that includes entertainment, video conferencing, environmental room controls, information about upcoming tests & the care team & more.
Pain, numbness, or slow-healing wounds in the legs could be signs of poor circulation. Early detection matters, especially in high-risk communities. health.osu.edu/health/heart-a…
Michelle Wessel decided to enroll in a massive research study at #OSUWexMed to help people understand their genetic health risks. Her results surprised her – and armed her with a new plan to protect her health. health.osu.edu/health/cancer/…
Ragan Fallang, executive project manager for the #OSUWexMed Inpatient Tower, recently joined the City of @OhioState podcast to share everything from scale, innovation and construction updates to how the tower will transform patient care across Ohio ▶️ bit.ly/4eN02Gv
Lung nodules are common and often benign, but early evaluation is important for detecting lung cancer at a stage when it’s most treatable. health.osu.edu/health/general…
🧬 Natural killer (NK) cells are designed to fight cancer—but some tumors can reprogram them to do the opposite. New research uncovers how this shift may help cancers resist immunotherapy, and what scientists are doing to stop it. cancer.osu.edu/news/study-fro…
Do you know the signs of malnutrition and the way it impacts people of all ages? Learn more with these educational resources ahead of September's Malnutrition Awareness Week: nutritioncare.org/maw/
It's starting to feel real! Our new @OSUWexMed Inpatient Hospital is on schedule to open in early 2026. 🏥
The @OSUWexMed Inpatient Hospital is over 95% complete! From terrace pavers to final signage, crews are putting finishing touches on some floors of the largest facilities project at Ohio State. 🔗 : bit.ly/40zLLXN
🎉 We’re climbing the ranks! #OhioStateSurg is now #19 in the world in the latest @usnews Best Global Universities for Surgery! 🌍💪 usnews.com/education/best…
(5) Meet Kyle Elko, a 4th year undergraduate at Ohio State! He is our inaugural student participating in the Surgical Education Research Fellowship (Jr.), a summer program to expose students early in their career to surgery, research, and mentorship! @OSUWexMed #Pipeline
And last but not least… (6) Meet Kayleigh Collins, another rising Senior at Ohio State. She received @ugresearchOSU #URAP summer funding to conduct a mentored independent research project with @TashaPosidPhD! @OSUWexMed @OhioStateMed #Pipeline #SummerScholars
Check out this article from @OSUWexMed on how allostatic load—a biological marker of chronic stress—shapes postoperative outcomes following colorectal cancer surgery: link.springer.com/article/10.124…
Check out our new paper in @AnnSurgOncol from the @timpawlik team at @OhioStateSurg @OSUCCC_James @OSUWexMed! We propose novel oncological resectability criteria for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) based on preoperative tumor-related factors. 🔗 rdcu.be/evKxW
Proud to have contributed to more outstanding outcomes of cardiac radioablation for refractory ventricular tachycardia....this is the OSU experience led by cardiac EP Riz Afzal, & RO Jeremy Brownstein et al. In patients w/ 6mo follow-up, 89% ⬇️in ATP and 98% ⬇️in shocks. ⚡️⚡️⚡️…