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…
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. Meet & greet at the Expo (Booth # 1011) Visit with colleagues and friends at MUOT. Discuss areas of interest from post-professional OTD program to research to on-campus…
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.
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.
March 21, 2023
Pandemic sparks transition from law enforcement to social work
Morgan Long is completing his MSW practicum at in2Action.
March 21, 2023
Lea Ann Lowery awarded 2023 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence
Lowery is a clinical professor of occupational therapy.
March 15, 2023
Lack of access to health care contributes to Missouri’s maternal mortality rates
March 8, 2023
Group exercise program for older adults led to more independent exercise despite pandemic restrictions, MU study finds
February 28, 2023
Teresa Pitts to be next chair of Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Dean Kristofer Hagglund has selected Teresa Pitts, PhD, CCC/SLP, to be the next chair of the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. She will lead a department that is home to one of the nation’s oldest continually accredited programs in speech-language pathology and offers the only PhD program in speech-language pathology in Missouri. “Dr. Pitts received overwhelming support as a candidate for department chair,” said Kristofer Hagglund, Dean of the School of Health Professions. “Her robust research program in the areas of swallowing and respiration, and her experience in teaching, mentoring and clinical practice make…