Oct. 19, 2023
Internship with BJC Healthcare offers training in leadership, nonclinical skills
Andy Hinkamp’s role as a supply chain operations intern might not appear to fit his goals to work in hospital administration, but the real-world experience in healthcare is invaluable.
Oct. 17, 2023
Pediatric occupational therapy provides outlet for creativity, compassion
Daja Neal appreciates the opportunity to work with young learners and incorporate play into their treatments.
Oct. 3, 2023
Full circle: CHS alum working to increase access in health care
When Mizzou alum David Gardner reflects on his professional journey, he sums it up succinctly as a “full-circle moment.”
Sep. 1, 2023
Chasing butterflies: Health Science major has a passion for challenging himself
Jason Calderon, an MU senior studying Health Science with an emphasis in Rehabilitation Sciences, is pursuing his passion to become a strength and conditioning coach and physical therapist.
March 1, 2023
Get to know: Teresa Titus-Howard, MSW ’93, MHA ’98
By Mia Hollander Photo courtesy of Teresa Titus-Howard Teresa Titus-Howard, PhD, MHA, MSW, CCM, began her career as a hospital social worker. She was recently recognized as one of Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs by the Daily Record. Dr. Titus-Howard is President and CEO of The Coordinating Center, a Maryland statewide nonprofit, whose mission is to partner with people of all ages and abilities and those who support them in the community to achieve their aspirations for independence, health, and a meaningful community life. Dr. Titus-Howard laid the framework for her successful career path while working towards her MSW at Mizzou.
Feb. 27, 2023
Staff inspire fellow first-generation college students
By Mia Hollander Donal Buckner is the Health Professions coordinator of student access and scholars initiatives. Jacob Brase photo One in five Mizzou students are the first in their family to attend a four-year university. For these first-generation students, navigating college may be more difficult. However, Two School of Health Professions staff members who were also first-generation students are using their experiences to help guide students toward success. Donal Buckner is the Health Professions coordinator of student access and scholars initiatives. In this role, he is involved with student recruitment, student success and retention. As a former first-generation student, he…
Feb. 15, 2023
New Mizzou Nuclear Medicine clinical rotation offers path to profession’s sustainability
Program growth is necessary to address a shortage of nuclear medicine technologists.
Jan. 24, 2023
Summer Welcome peer advisors needed
The School of Health Professions is looking for enthusiastic and bright students to serve as Peer Advisors for the Student Services’ Office this summer. Peer Advisors play a key role in helping incoming freshmen and transfer students get acclimated to the University of Missouri and ready for their first semester at Mizzou! Typical tasks of Peer Advisors include helping new students register for classes using Schedule Planner/myZou, answering questions about their schedule/the university, and assisting the Academic Advisors. The unique nature of this position requires that you are available from May 18 through July 15. The pay is…
Nov. 1, 2022
Public Health students gain hands-on experience with Missouri Eliminate Tobacco Use initiative
Members of the ETU team at the summit in 2021 (from left) Cameron Reitan, Josie Ihnat (back row), Jamya Dean (front row), Mikayla Kitchen, Ginny Chadwick, Eriola Ayo, Michelle McDowell By Gracie Hedenberg The Missouri Eliminate Tobacco Use Initiative is a student-staffed effort to reduce tobacco use in Missouri, including on MU’s campus. Students Mikayla Kitchen, an undergraduate Public Health student, and Cameron Reitan, a Master of Public Health student, are both members of the MO ETU team, which provides hands-on public health experience before they enter the field. Eliminate Tobacco Use (ETU) is an initiative that began at…
Oct. 26, 2022
From internship to full-time job: Health Science alumna finds meaning with nonclinical career
Elizabeth LaDriere, BHS '21, landed a full-time job with the same company she interned with the summer before her senior year.