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14 18 6 10 Wellness Initiative for our Neighborhood (WIN) provides free public access to an extensive range of health services. Staying Ahead of the Storm Planning is the key to being prepared for emergency response. See how VCOM joined the Auburn community to practice for disaster. Reaching One’s Full Potential VCOM and Bluefield College join together for new Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences program. Sections: 5 From the President and Provost DEVELOPMENT 22 Scholarship Endowment Challenge 24 Donor Spotlight STUDENT SPOTLIGHT 30 Rising Stars Honored at OMED RESEARCH 36 Research Review 40 Collaboration in Research HIGHLIGHTS 42 Tooke-Rawlins New AOF President 43 Ways to Give to VCOM winter 2018 | VCOM V iew M agazine 3 Features: AGrowing Synergy VCOM & VMCVM partner in opening the Center for One Health Research. Serving Our Communities

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