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Adverse Childhood Experiences

Jan. 11, 2024

Addressing health impacts from adverse childhood experiences: ‘They’re largely unrecognized’ (KBIA)

Julie Kapp spoke with KBIA about why it's important to educate providers about adverse childhood experiences and how a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will help implement trainings in key Missouri counties.

Dec. 18, 2023

Accent Expansion Program strengthens language confidence for community members

In addition, the program provides undergraduate and graduate students with clinical experience.

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Nov. 28, 2023

Research project helps Health Science major build skills for law career

Undergraduate research has helped Amanda Willingham, a senior Health Sciences major with an emphasis in Leadership and Policy, improve reading comprehension and communication skills that she plans to use in her future law career. 

Students and faculty with the Mizzou Department of Occupational Therapy spent several months working to create an inclusive garden space with Day Solutions in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Nov. 16, 2023

Occupational therapy team gives back through garden project

A team from the Mizzou Department of Occupational Therapy recently completed a collaborative project to create an inclusive garden space in Jefferson City, Missouri.

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Nov. 2, 2023

Social work faculty, students present at education conference

The researchers presented their research at the Council on Social Work Education's Annual Program Meeting in Atlanta.

A doctor and patient talk in a clinical setting.

Oct. 31, 2023

Negative body image could lead patients to avoid cancer screenings

Nearly 30% of respondents reported avoiding pap smears, clinical breast exams and mammograms due to reasons related to weight stigma.

Oct. 25, 2023

USDA grant will help MU researchers address opioid epidemic in rural Missouri

Five rural Missouri counties with highest drug overdose mortality rates will be supported with interventions related to childhood trauma.

Oct. 24, 2023

MHA Fall Institute explores challenges, opportunities in health care

A record number of graduates, students, alumni board members, faculty, staff and friends of the program attended this year’s Fall Institute.

Professor leans on desk while speaking to class

Oct. 21, 2023

Professor Mansoo Yu: A Journey from SKKU to Mizzou

Julie Kapp

Oct. 10, 2023

Julie Kapp appointed to APHA board

Julie Kapp, an associate professor of public health, will join the Publications Board of the American Public Health Association for a three-year term.