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…
Sep. 16, 2024
Building bridges: Couple’s record-setting gift will benefit College of Health Sciences students, faculty for generations to come
Leonard and Barbara Bush pledged $4.4 million from their estate — the largest gift in the history of the college.
Sep. 12, 2024
Tail-wagging tomography: Meet the nuclear medicine alums behind your pet’s scans
After years of practicing nuclear medicine with human patients, Kevin and Joni Lunceford opted for a new challenge by joining the Mizzou Veterinary Health Center.
Sep. 3, 2024
Radiography student nominated for patient care award
Jasmyn Whittler was praised for providing exceptional care to a patient who had to wait in the imaging room for longer than expected.
Aug. 29, 2024
New faculty spotlight: Jeanine Treadway
This is part of a series of Q&As introducing faculty who have joined the College of Health Sciences for the 2024–25 academic year. Meet all of our new faculty members. Jeanine Treadway Assistant clinical professor and clinical coordinator, Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences (Nuclear Medicine) What classes are you teaching this semester? I am teaching Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation and Nuclear Clinical Internship II. Tell us about yourself. What is your background? I earned my bachelor’s degree in nuclear medicine in 2004 from the University of Missouri and began working full time at a small…
July 29, 2024
Respiratory Therapy celebrated for credentialing success
The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care selected Mizzou Respiratory Therapy to receive a 2024 award for Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success.
May 30, 2024
Spring 2024 College of Health Sciences dean’s list
A total of 1,603 Health Sciences students made the spring 2024 dean’s list. To qualify for the dean’s list in the College of Health Sciences, a student must earn a 3.30 GPA in a minimum of 12 graded (A-F) credit hours.