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March 17, 2022

Students serve Missouri through alternative breaks

March 17, 2022 Last weekend, several Health Professions students traveled to Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to serve at Cedargate Healthcare, a skilled nursing facility, on a Mizzou Alternative Breaks trip. The students spent a lot of one-on-one time with residents, crocheting with them and painting their nails. They also helped clean, did laundry, and passed out meal trays. Clockwise from top left are Jake Williams, Emily Dofing (Arts & Science), Bri Kimberley, Harper Russell, Daniya Mumtaz (Engineering) and Sydney Carlisle.

Feb. 17, 2022

Integrative Behavioral Health Center receives Community Action Partnership Award

Kelli Canada accepted the Council of Social Work Education Community Partnership Action Award on behalf of IBHC students and faculty. Feb. 17, 2022 Congratulations to the students and faculty of the School of Social Work’s Integrative Behavioral Health Clinic (IBHC), which received the…

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Dec. 15, 2021

Getting Cheryl back to the things she loves

Dec. 15, 2021 Contact: Deidra Ashley, ashleyde@missouri.edu On Dec. 12, 2020, Columbia resident Cheryl Overstreet had a stroke in her brainstem. After eight days in University Hospital and another 17 at Rusk Rehabilitation Center, she headed home in a wheelchair — uncertain of her future. Would she be able to walk again? Would she regain full use of her left arm? Would she ever get back to doing the activities she loved? With the help of University of Missouri School of Health Professions practicum students, Overstreet is back on her feet, reclaiming control of her arm — and even…

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Nov. 4, 2021

A Brighter Tomorrow: Burrell Behavior Health partners with MU to provide tuition assistance for social workers (KOMU)

COLUMBIA – Burrell Behavioral Health is partnering with the University of Missouri to provide tuition assistance for students pursuing a master’s in social work.  The tuition assistance comes during a time of staffing shortages for mental health and health care workers. Burrell is incentivizing their staff members to pursue higher education in social work by giving a stipend of $10,000 to use toward MU’s tuition.    Dr. Aaron Thompson, director of MU’s School of Social Work, said the program comes during a time of need for the community.  “A lot of families are reaching out for help because the pandemic…

Nov. 1, 2021

Cheak-Zamora leads American Public Health Association’s Maternal and Child Health Section

Nov. 1, 2021 Nancy Cheak-Zamora, associate professor of Health Sciences, is serving as the chair of the American Public Health Association’s Maternal and Child Health Section. In honor of the section’s 100th year, APHA talked to Dr. Cheak-Zamora about how the section’s advocacy efforts have evolved and what’s ahead. “It’s really important to develop our future practitioners and make sure we’re there to support them,” Dr. Cheak-Zamora said.

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Oct. 24, 2021

How Columbia schools and FACE are teaming up to address mental health in students

In 2012, Boone County voters approved a quarter-cent sales tax, establishing the Boone County Children’s Services Fund and raising around $6.7 million annually for children’s programs. One of the programs the sales tax has funded has been Family Access Center of Excellence, operated through the University of Missouri. It provides case management for families with children and links them to services. Read the full article.

Kimberly Keller

Sep. 14, 2021

New Faculty Spotlight: Kimberly Keller

Sept. 13, 2021 This piece is part of a series in which we introduce new faculty members for the 2021-22 academic year. Kimberly Keller is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension who are joining the School of Health Professions’ Department of Health Sciences.   Kimberly Keller, Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences How long have you been with Mizzou? I first came to Mizzou in 1997 as a graduate student pursuing my doctoral degree, and I have worked with MU Extension programs since 2001. What do you specialize in? I specialize in program evaluation, particularly in evaluating efforts that are designed to…

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Sep. 14, 2021

New Faculty Spotlight: Stephen Ball

Sept. 1, 2021  This piece is part of a series introducing all new faculty members for the academic year 2021–22. Stephen Ball has been a nutrition and exercise physiology professor with MU Extension since 2001. Now, as part of a cohort of several Extension faculty who are joining the School of Health Professions, he will teach and conduct research in the Department of Physical Therapy.   Stephen Ball  Professor, Physical Therapy   What brought you to Mizzou/MU Extension?   I grew up in Kirksville, MO and have always been a Tiger fan. I was…

Leslie Speller-Henderson

Sep. 14, 2021

New Faculty Spotlight: Leslie Speller-Henderson

Sept. 13, 2021   This story is part of a series highlighting our new faculty for the 2021-22 academic year. Leslie Speller-Henderson recently moved to Missouri from Tennessee. She is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension that are joining the School of Health Professions.  Leslie Speller-Henderson  Associate Extension Professor, Health Sciences    Tell us a bit about yourself. What brought you to Mizzou/ why did you choose to work at Mizzou?  I came to Mizzou in June 2020 to be a part of MU Extension and the fantastic Nutrition, Health and Families team. I like to say Jo…

Kristin Miller

Sep. 14, 2021

New Faculty Spotlight: Kristin Miller

Sept. 8, 2021  This piece is part of a series in which we introduce new faculty members for the 2021-22 academic year. Kristin Miller is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension who are joining the School of Health Professions.  Kristin Miller Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences and Physical Therapy    What brought you to Mizzou?  I was born and raised a Mizzou fan since I’m from Ashland, MO. It was a natural choice to want to work for Mizzou and the timing was right for myself and my family. I’ve loved my time as a Tiger so far.