Miami University’s 165,000-square-foot Clinical Health Sciences and Wellness (CHSW) facility brings together leading programs and researchers as well as clinical services in a space that fosters transdisciplinary collaboration.

“The space is spectacular and high-tech, but it’s the people — our faculty, students, staff, and partners — who fill this environment with passion and a shared commitment to making a difference in the lives of others through healthcare,” Miami President Gregory Crawford said.

The building is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment through a partnership with Stryker. It houses three academic programs: Speech Pathology, Nursing, and Physician associate studies. This is in addition to three clinical centers: Speech and Hearing Clinic, the TriHealth Student Health Clinic, and Miami University Counseling Services.

“This new building stands as a powerful representation of Miami's strong commitment to the well-being of its campus and surrounding communities.,” according to Steve Large, assistant vice president of health and wellness in the Division of Student Life.”

The Oxford nursing program, launched in 2018 and building on longstanding success in the Regionals, is among the most competitive on campus, receiving 2,664 applications for 192 spots in 2024

"This fall, we’re excited to welcome over 260 first-year nursing students across both our campuses — the largest incoming class in our program's 58-year history," said Stephanie Nicely, chair and associate professor of Nursing. The facility currently serves close to 450 nursing students across all four levels of the program, expanding Miami Nursing's reach across the state of Ohio and throughout the U.S.

Students in Miami’s Master of Medical Science in Physician Associate Studies (PA) program train on a cadaver laboratory, digital physiology tables, and more. The program recently celebrated its first white coat ceremony for students going to clinical placements.

"We want to provide our students with the knowledge and the skills, giving them the ability to rapidly apply new ideas in research to their daily practice. In order to serve their patients and their communities, they will need to be able to incorporate what they have learned into new projects in the clinical research setting and into their own practice," said Christopher Howell, director of the PA program.

The 76-year-old Speech Pathology and Audiology Department has cutting-edge technology for education, exceptional instructors, and a robust research culture where half of the research active faculty currently hold funding from the National Institute of Health, said Donna Scarborough, professor, department chair, and program director.

“It is our enthusiastic students, faculty, and staff who create a vibrant, caring, and robust learning environment for training future speech language pathologists and audiologists,” Scarborough said.

The Speech and Hearing Clinic has 15 exam rooms, up from 10. Since the building opened, the clinic has nearly doubled its patients served to more than 1,300. The clinic serves the Miami community and patients from the surrounding area.

The building’s south wing hosts clinical services – TriHealth Employee and Student Health Centers on the first floor, Miami’s Student Counseling Service on the second, and the Speech and Hearing Clinic on the third.

TriHealth’s Student Health Services offers comprehensive care for students, while the Employee Health Center provides free healthcare services to faculty and staff. The clinic has 33 treatment rooms — up from 23 — and serves over 7,000 students and employees annually.

Student Counseling Services has 37 counseling rooms, up from 21, including two group therapy rooms equipped with advanced technology. Each year, approximately 1,800 students use these services through nearly 10,500 appointments.

The CHSW facility “speaks to the growing demand for well-trained healthcare professionals and the expectation for accessible and comprehensive health care services on campus. We are all so grateful for this incredible space,” Large said.