Dec. 3, 2024
Survivor Link interns address intimate partner violence in Missouri
Dr. Kathleen Preble with the Mizzou School of Social Work has become faculty coordinator for the Survivor Link network in the state of Missouri.
Nov. 6, 2024
Health Science major gives back through firefighting, EMS work
Rhiannon Sicht felt a calling to help others, which she has done through hands-on patient care in the local community and beyond.
Oct. 29, 2024
Celebrate CHS Week with fun, food, future-focused events
All College of Health Sciences students are invited to attend this year’s CHS Week, which will include a variety of free and fun events. Hosted by the CHS Student Council, CHS Week provides a great chance to socialize with your fellow students and offers professional development opportunities. This year’s CHS Week festivities include: Monday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. Follow @mizzouhealthsci on Instagram for event updates.
Oct. 20, 2024
Meet the second-year Master of Health Administration students
Teirra Andrisse St. Louis, Missouri MHA format: Residential Undergrad: University of Missouri “I believe that with this degree, I will be able to make a difference in the Black community’s healthcare one day. I want to help increase access and quality care for young women.” Teirra has been most supported by her parents, sisters and friends during her MHA journey. Stephanie Baechle Belleville, Illinois MHA format: Executive Undergrad: Truman State Career interest: Upper management or federal health care sector “I chose to pursue an MHA to further my learning…
Oct. 13, 2024
Fall Institute fosters connections, discussions of health care trends
The 2024 Master of Health Administration (MHA) Fall Institute was held Sept. 19-20 at Stotler Lounge in Memorial Union at the University of Missouri.
Oct. 9, 2024
Motion Analysis Center among Mizzou’s techiest tools
From virtual reality to robots, Tigers have access to the latest technology across campus. Check out 16 locations, tools and devices that will level up your college experience.
Oct. 9, 2024
Mental Health INterdisciplinary Training (MINT) Program
The MU School of Social Work is recruiting master’s students interested in interdisciplinary school mental health practitioner training leading to state credentialing in school social work, school psychology, or school counseling. The MINT Program Trainee includes: Who is eligible? The goal of the program is to provide financial support and opportunity to applicants who come from low resourced communities, schools, and families or for persons who are underrepresented in education such as first-generation college students or other underrepresented groups. Students who meet these criteria are encouraged to apply. Out-of-state applicants are encouraged to apply — however,…
Sep. 26, 2024
Mentoring the health care experts of tomorrow
Students from across the College of Health Sciences participated in the Tomorrow’s Health Care Experts Expo put on by MU Health Care on Friday, Sept. 13, at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia. The event was attended by hundreds of high school students from across mid-Missouri. The expo was designed to help these students learn about potential career paths within the health care industry. Senior Radiography students Jada Graves and Katelyn Kruse helped staff the Radiography booth, engaging students in a “What Bone am I?” game and discussing the student experience in the radiography program. …
Sep. 25, 2024
Respiratory Therapy alum returns to campus 50 years later
Story by Ryan Gauthier, rjgauthier@health.missouri.edu When Paul Bass graduated with a degree in Respiratory Therapy from the University of Missouri in 1974, there was no such thing as the College of Health Sciences — the School of Health-Related Professions didn’t come together until 1978. More than 50 years after departing from Mizzou as a proud graduate, Bass returned to campus this past week to visit with students, faculty members and Respiratory Therapy program leadership. The proud Tiger spoke fondly about his time in the program, noting how far the technology has come since he…
Sep. 24, 2024
Workshops designed to help students get into research
By Rebecca Spezzano College of Health Sciences students interested in building their skills as researchers are in luck, as a series of virtual workshops this fall can help them work toward Student Training for Advancing Research (S.T.A.R.) certification. The S.T.A.R. program was created by the Mizzou Office of Undergraduate Research. To earn the credential, students must complete five or more qualifying workshops. While these workshops will take place via Zoom, the College of Health Sciences is hosting a series of in-person livestream sessions in 108 Clark Hall for participants who would prefer some extra camaraderie — and…