Josh Winn
Josh Winn is an instructor of clinical practice in the health and wellness undergraduate program at the College of Nursing, as well as wellness program manager and executive director of Health Athlete within The Ohio State University’s Office of The Chief Wellness Officer. Winn’s research interests include gauging the efficacy of health promotion programs on vitality and health outcomes, using health and wellness coaching pedagogy to improve faculty and staff well-being.
As an instructor, Winn uses his experience in health promotion and health and wellness coaching to educate students about how behaviors can improve health outcomes across the lifespan. He believes that as preventative care becomes more mainstream within healthcare settings, future healthcare providers must be educated on strategies that individuals can adopt to prevent the onset of chronic disease and improve overall quality of life.
Winn holds a master’s in exercise science and health promotion from California University of Pennsylvania and is pursuing his PhD in leadership in health and human performance at Concordia University Chicago.
News
New research shows that overall, the prevalence of adverse and positive childhood experiences reported by parents of teenagers hasn’t changed substantially in the United States in recent years.
The findings suggest that interventions designed to boost positive family experiences and shield children from negative experiences may not be hitting the mark on a national scale, the study’s authors say.
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The Ohio State University is investing $14 million into expanding one of its programs.
The university plans to nearly double undergraduate enrollment within the College of Nursing amid a nationwide nursing shortage.
“We need to answer that call, answer the calling to care and help people in the healthcare community,” said Dr. Wendy Bowles, Associate Dean for Baccalaureate Programs at Ohio State’s College of Nursing.
