April 8, 2025
New name, program structure ahead for Clinical Laboratory Science
Along with its new name, the Medical Laboratory Science program will become fully taught and housed in the College of Health Sciences.
April 1, 2025
Respiratory therapy student David Kemper awarded research scholarship
Mizzou master's student was selected to receive the 2024 Smallwood Research Scholarship from the American College of Respiratory Therapy Education.
Feb. 17, 2025
Kathy Myers to retire as chair of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
After nearly four decades of service at the University of Missouri, Kathy Myers will retire as chair of the Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences.
Dec. 17, 2024
Photo gallery: December 2024 commencement
Photos by Abbie Lankitus The Mizzou College of Health Sciences held its winter commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14, in Jesse Auditorium. Nearly 200 students were awarded degrees, including graduates from the Department of Health Sciences, the Department of Public Health, the School of Social Work, and more. Scroll down for photos from our December 2024 commencement.
Nov. 5, 2024
Ultrasound alum understands importance of rural health care
Anna Werr, a recent graduate of the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program at Mizzou, is meeting the needs of rural Missourians at Scotland County Hospital.
Oct. 25, 2024
Mizzou Respiratory Therapy recognized as a top education program
The University of Missouri’s Respiratory Therapy program has been recognized as one of the top education programs in the country. The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) selected Mizzou’s entry level Respiratory Therapy program and online degree advancement program for Registered Respiratory Therapists and to receive its 2025-26 Apex Recognition Award for education programs. According to the AARC, the award is meant to recognize “the significant contribution of respiratory therapists and highlight best practices in respiratory care that are aligned with evidence-based medicine.” MU’s Respiratory Therapy program has previously received the Apex Recognition Award from the AARC, including as recently…
Oct. 1, 2024
Alese Thompson recognized for contributions to clinical laboratory science
Alese Thompson, clinical site coordinator and assistant clinical professor of Clinical Laboratory Science, has been honored for her contributions to clinical laboratory science education and the field itself. Thompson was recently selected by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) as one of eight recipients nationwide of the 2024 ASCLS Voices Under 40 Spotlight. The recognition honors ASCLS members at a young age in their professional careers who have shown exceptional commitment to the society, the laboratory profession, and their communities at large. She was also a recipient of the 2024 Omicron Sigma ASCLS Award and the 2024 President’s Award for…
Sep. 27, 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. Other CHS programs and…
Sep. 26, 2024
Respiratory Therapy alum returns to campus 50 years later
Paul Bass (back row, third from left) visited with a class of junior Respiratory Therapy students while touring the current College of Health Sciences facilities. Bass graduated from the Respiratory Therapy program in 1974. 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…
Sep. 20, 2024
2024 College of Health Sciences alumni award recipients
Margo Leitschuh, BHS ’16 Outstanding Young Alumni Margo Leitschuh (second from right) completed her BHS in Health Science in 2016 and has emerged as a national leader in college student health and well-being. She is the prevention and implementation team lead for Missouri Partners in Prevention — a coalition that includes the University of Missouri and 25 other campuses across the state — and serves as project lead for the nation’s first-ever Suicide Prevention Coalition Academy. Her nominator, Jenna Wintemberg, said Leitschuh’s commitment to giving back is evident through her ongoing support of CHS students, whether by mentoring interns, presenting…