January 16, 2024
Jennifer First returns to School of Social Work as MizzouForward hire
Jennifer First, Ph.D., is set to return to the School of Social Work this summer as an assistant professor.
January 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.
December 18, 2023
Accent Expansion Program strengthens language confidence for community members
In addition, the program provides undergraduate and graduate students with clinical experience.
November 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.
November 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.
November 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.
October 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.
October 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.
October 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.
October 21, 2023