Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Heritage Hall is the new home for the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (HCOM) located on the Union Street Green of Ohio University’s Athens Campus. This new facility is a transformational, modern medical education building that supports HCOM’s curriculum which prioritizes student, faculty, and staff well-being. The new facility makes possible innovative, purpose-built spaces for medical education, as well as fundamental changes to the way the university works on research and community outreach initiatives.
The three tenets of osteopathic medicine – mind, body, and spirit – are fundamental to the building design. They are expressed beautifully through openness, infusion of light, and a focus on wellness that fosters collaboration, connectivity, and physical activity. Heritage Hall will be one of the first WELL-certified medical schools in the United States.
The building promotes active design by encouraging physical activity within the building with the intent of maintaining student health and academic success.
Ken Johnson, D.O., Executive Dean, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Chief Medical Affairs Officer, Ohio University
By putting well-being into practice, Ohio University is cultivating students who are adaptable, team-based, compassionate, and empathetic – no matter which direction their careers might take them.
The project is designed with environmentally sustainable features including healthy materials, furnishings, and systems to meet the US Green Building Council’s LEED Silver Version 4 and will also become WELL Building Certified; the leading tool for advancing health and well-being in buildings globally.
