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Upcoming Events


Balancing Wellness and Celebration: Holiday Healthy Eating
Thursday, Nov. 13
7-8 p.m. ET

Join fellow alumni for a complimentary virtual presentation featuring Sarah Couch, PhD, as she shares practical tips for navigating the busy holiday season while making balanced food choices.

Dr. Couch will provide evidence-based strategies to help you enjoy festive celebrations without sacrificing wellness, especially helpful for those living with diabetes or supporting loved ones who are. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, giving you the chance to ask questions and take away advice you can use right away.

Reserve your spot today and join us for this timely and practical conversation!

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Health News from UC

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What does the time change mean for our body clocks?

November 4, 2025

Everyone gained an hour of sleep and more morning sunlight this weekend during the transition from daylight saving time to standard time. A University of Cincinnati College of Medicine sleep expert recently appeared on Cincinnati Edition on 91.7 WVXU News to explain what the change means for our body clocks.

2

What will it take to eradicate cervical cancer?

October 31, 2025

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Thomas Herzog joined WVXU's Cincinnati Edition to discuss the importance of HPV vaccination and pap testing for the prevention and early detection of cervical cancer.

3

Mediterranean diet for liver disease: How the right fats can help

October 30, 2025

Being diagnosed with liver disease can feel like a lot to handle. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) happens when fat builds up in the liver, and the patient also has diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. The Mediterranean diet has proven benefits for adults with MASLD, as WebMD recently reported.

4

Why are more millennials getting cancer?

October 30, 2025

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Carla Justiniano joined WVXU's Cincinnati Edition to discuss the rise in cancer diagnoses among younger people.

6

Teamwork saves lives

October 29, 2025

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is teaming up with the Cincinnati Cyclones this November to help ensure a steady, life-saving blood supply for patients across the Tristate.


BEARCATS/Health events are open to all University of Cincinnati alumni, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other class or status protected by applicable law.

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Jennifer Theiss

Senior Director, Alumni Engagement, College of Medicine

513-556-8160