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Illustration of new Clark Hall entrance - by Josh Oppenlander

April 4, 2023

MU School of Health Professions announces name change to College of Health Sciences, $5 million renovation to Clark Hall

The name change will become effective for the 2023-2024 academic school year.

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

April 4, 2023

21st Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Vivek H. Murthy to deliver May 2023 commencement address

The ceremony will be held May 13 at Mizzou Arena.

Teri Dowds-Adams and Brent Adams pose with their 10-year-old children Daniel and Ashlee.

April 4, 2023

Siblings making strides thanks to collaborative approach to therapy

The Adams family credits teamwork between TigerOT, the MU Speech and Hearing Clinic and PhysZOU for Ashlee and Daniel's growth.

Two respiratory therapy students wearing black scrubs show three children a mannekin in an incubator.

March 31, 2023

Programs give science club members a glimpse into health professions 

Respiratory Therapy demonstration On March 4, representatives with several School of Health Professions programs came together to host a hands-on session for the CALEB Science Club.   Attendees were able to learn about and participate in five different career paths in the health professions field: diagnostic medical ultrasound, nuclear medicine, occupational therapy, radiography and respiratory therapy.  CALEB Science Club participants learned what a diagnostic medical ultrasound is and how it can be used to image various parts of patients’ bodies, including the heart, abdominal organs, muscles and tendons. Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound students also explained what a stroke is, why strokes happen,…

Morgan Long

March 21, 2023

Pandemic sparks transition from law enforcement to social work

Morgan Long is completing his MSW practicum at in2Action.

A woman leading a group fitness class holds a hand-held free weight up to her chest

March 8, 2023

Group exercise program for older adults led to more independent exercise despite pandemic restrictions, MU study finds

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Jan. 17, 2023

Center for Health Policy joins School of Health Professions 

The Center studies and promotes access to quality, affordable health care. 

Jan. 10, 2023

Physical Therapy students work to solve operational challenges in real clinics

Physical Therapy study at Mizzou includes some course work you’d expect — students learn the anatomy and physics of the human body and evidence-based methods for treating patients who have health conditions that limit their ability to move. But in addition to those “hard” skills, Mizzou’s program prepares future PTs for challenges they might face in a clinic that have little to do with the mechanics of treating a patient. For instance, students learn the business side of operating a private practice, how the U.S. insurance systems work and leadership skills.  Emily Miller, a third-year PT student, got to experience…

Dec. 22, 2022

Missouri resident regains confidence and hope after Neuro Physical Therapy boot camp program

Richard Huse's insurance stopped covering his therapy appointments after his stroke, but the Neuro PT boot camp program was there to help him fill in the gap.

Dec. 13, 2022

Group exercise boosts physical, mental health for older adults, MU study finds

Evidence-based benefits include improved muscle strength, balance, flexibility, sleep, social support, confidence and decreased risk of falls.