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Celebrating Lorin Ranbom: A Farewell to 16 Years of Leadership at GRC

The GRC staff celebrating Lorin Ranbom's retirement at the Vue in Columbus.

On July 26, colleagues, friends, and family gathered at the VUE Columbus to celebrate Lorin Ranbom's retirement after a remarkable 16-year tenure leading the Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center (GRC).

Navigating the Changing DEIA Landscape in Health Services Research

Brynne Presser Funderburg standing by the promotional screen for the 2024 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (Today's Research driving Tomorrow's outcomes.)

In July, Brynne Presser Funderburg, MPH, CHES, Senior Project Manager, presented at AcademyHealth’s Annual Research Meeting. AcademyHealth works to improve health and healthcare for all by advancing evidence to inform policy and practice.

Cara N. Whalen Smith Advocates for Disability Inclusion at Prestigious Summit

Group discussion at the Advancing Accessibility & Disability Equity Summit at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago being led by a presenter.

Cara N. Whalen Smith, PT, DPT, MPH, CHES, Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Consultant, recently attended the exclusive Advancing Accessibility & Disability Equity Summit at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago. Sponsored by the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy, this invitation-only event brought together a diverse group of leaders dedicated to advancing disability inclusion and accessibility.

Ohio Hospital Association Maternal Health Summit Recap

GRC Staff along with Staff from ODCY, OHA, and OSUMC/ODH) at the 2024 Ohio Association Conference

Recap of the 2024 Ohio Hospital Association Maternal Health Summit in which GRC staff presented on three subjects.

GRC Staff present at the AAPOR 79th Annual Conference

Nikki Schnitzler presenting on 'Combining Data from Multiple Survey Cycles to Obtain Estimates in Minority Subpopulations' which showcased a novel approach to enhancing data reliability for underserved groups at the 79th AAPOR Conference in Atlanta, GA.

In May 2024, Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center (GRC) staff attended and presented at the 79th Annual American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) Conference in Atlanta. The AAPOR conference is renowned as the foremost platform for exchanging advancements in public opinion and survey research. This year, the event continued to build on themes of equity, inclusion, and community impact, bringing together professionals from around the globe.