A University for the Community
Northeast Ohio Medical University is – and always has been – a university for the community. For more than 40 years, NEOMED has been engaged in public service, and we remain focused on our mission to improve the health, economy and quality of life in the surrounding community and throughout Northeast Ohio. Whether we are developing experiences and programming for the local community, providing regional health care access to underserved communities, teaming with organizations to give back or collaborating with government, civic or private partners for successful economic development, NEOMED is committed to being a community partner.

Activities for Kids & Families
Get your colored pencils and scissors ready – it’s time for arts and crafts with Nate, the Walking Whale! Check out the printable activities below.
Tag us (@neomededu) in your most creative drawings, designs and outfits and we just might feature you on one of our social media pages!
Community Education
NEOMED supports medical and STEM education, and provides a variety of camps, programs and educational experiences that expose students and others to careers in health care.
Research
Research conducted at NEOMED is improves the quality of life and overall wellness of Northeast Ohio and beyond.
Community Service
NEOMED students, faculty, staff and alumni volunteer their time to serve those in need, and also to show the importance of making a positive difference in our communities.
- Alternative Spring Breaks
- Make a Difference Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
- NEOMED Spring Day of Service
Health & Wellness
Services and facilities on NEOMED’s campus give the community access to resources and opportunities to enhance the overall health and wellness of Northeast Ohio.
- Ferrell-Whited Physical Therapy Services
- NEOMED Health Care provides primary-care services to the public
- Rootstown Community Pharmacy
- Sequoia Wellness
- The Student-Run Free Clinic is run by medical and pharmacy students at NEOMED who provide high quality, non-emergent, no-cost health care to medically underserved residents of Northeast Ohio.
- Yunbelievable Smiles with Justin Yun, D.D.S, located in NEOMED’s NEW Center
Dining
Looking for a healthy lunch option in the community, or want to have a cup of coffee with a friend to catch up? NEOMED welcomes the local community to come together on campus. Our campus options include:
- The NEW Center Coffee Shop
- The Bistro (menu, which includes online ordering)
Events & Programs
Attend one NEOMED’s open-to-the-public events on campus, or book one of our many spaces for an event that your guests will remember for years to come.
Campus Information
Features & News
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News media from around the world have shared the story of the successful separation of craniopagus twins Pedro and Augusto at Dayton Children’s Hospital. Robert Lober, M.D., a pediatric neurosurgeon […]
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Of all the factors that influence how long and how well we live, clinical care accounts for only about 20%. Social and economic factors, health behaviors and the physical environment […]
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NEOMED is partnering with Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Medicine, the University of Toledo and four clinical health systems in Northeast Ohio on a federal grant to expand […]