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. 12, 2023
Engaging communities one listening session at a time
First-generation graduate student Ashley Estwin is already making an impact thanks to hands-on learning experiences offered at Mizzou. Now, the College of Health Sciences graduate is ready to apply new skills in the workforce and create change in her community.
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.
Nov. 7, 2023
Fighting for Tennesseans: Internship provides a bridge to health policy advocacy
Grace Filer spent the summer working with the Tennessee Justice Center to educate college-aged people about Medicaid expansion.
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.
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. 21, 2023
Professor Mansoo Yu: A Journey from SKKU to Mizzou
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.
Oct. 5, 2023
Public Health researchers play key role in State Health Assessment
Team concludes whirlwind listening tour of Missouri locations, with plans to release the report later this year.