May 16, 2023
2023 Health Professions Faculty and Staff Awards
Each year, the School of Health Professions awards committee convenes to review nominations and select recipients of the schoolwide awards.
May 3, 2023
Secret societies honor Health Professions students, faculty
On Friday, April 28, three School of Health Professions students and two faculty members were recognized during the University's 96th annual Tap Day ceremony.
April 28, 2023
Local Delta Omega chapter inducts 19 new members
The national honor society's new members include three undergraduate public health students, one first-year MPH student, seven second-year MPH students, six MPH alumni, one honorary inductee and one faculty inductee.
April 27, 2023
Thompson recognized by American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Alese Thompson, clinical site coordinator and assistant clinical professor of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, received three awards at the 2023 American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Missouri Spring Conference.
April 24, 2023
Mansoo Yu extols benefits of studying abroad
Public health and social work professor has experience with several study abroad trips with faculty and students.
April 21, 2023
Master of Health Administration degree moves to Department of Health Sciences
The University of Missouri is pleased to announce that the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program and the graduate certificate in Informatics for Public Health will be moving to the Department of Health Sciences in the School of Health Professions. The move is effective for the 2023–24 academic year and coincides with the school’s name change to College of Health Sciences. The move provides multiple benefits, including greater collaboration and interprofessional education among students and faculty across a broad range of health science-related programs. “Many of our undergraduate students continue on to the MHA program,” said…
April 14, 2023
Mizzou OT at AOTA Inspire Annual Conference and Expo
The University of Missouri’s Occupational Therapy Department will be participating in the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Annual Conference & Expo in Kansas City from April 20-23, 2023. Connect with us at conference during our presentations, at our expo booth, and by attending our alumni reception. Details are below. Presentations From workshops and short courses to scientific research panels, our faculty, staff, and current students are sharing knowledge to help advance the profession. Thursday, April 20 9-9:30 a.m.Construct Validity of the Sensory Profile InteroceptionWinnie Dunn, Catana BrownKCC Rm 2101Session: Scientific Research Panel 101B 10-11 a.m.Role With It! Defining the OT Practitioner Role Through…
April 14, 2023
Camp Catch-Ya-Breath for children with asthma
Camp Catch-Ya-Breath is a free weekend camp that empowers children ages 7-13 to learn how to obtain control of their asthma. The camp is co-hosted by the University of Missouri Respiratory Therapy program and Washington County Memorial Hospital. At Camp Catch-Ya-Breath, children with asthma learn the importance and benefits of asthma medication while participating in fun activities like swimming, hiking and crafts. For more information, call 573-438-5451 ext. 288 or email Christina Luksza at cluksza@wcmhosp.org. 2023 Camp Catch-Ya-BreathStartFriday, June 9EndSunday, June 11LocationYMCA Camp of the Ozarks13528 State Highway AAPotosi, MO 63664-9802Download Camp Catch-Ya-Breath application Volunteers needed…
April 10, 2023
Clinical Laboratory program ‘a dream come true’ for international student
Fatima Alsaihati came to the U.S. from Saudi Arabia.
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.