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APEX 2023-2024 recipient

Feb. 23, 2023

Mizzou Respiratory Therapy program receives elite Apex designation

The Mizzou Respiratory Therapy program has been recognized among the best in the nation. The program has received several competitive awards, including the American Association for Respiratory Care’s (AARC) elite Apex Award for 2023–24. According to the AARC, “An Apex designation for [a] respiratory care program exemplifies best practices in the professional education of respiratory therapists and demonstrates that [the] organization enhances the quality of care and elevates the respiratory therapy profession. As an Apex recipient, [a] program is a member of an elite group of respiratory care organizations from across the U.S. who have met the stringent quality and…

Kiley Bailey holds the handle of the X-ray tube to control the movement of the machine while taking an image of a patient.

Feb. 23, 2023

Getting the picture: Radiography students add skills through clinical experiences

Radiography students add skills through clinical experience.

Feb. 15, 2023

New Mizzou Nuclear Medicine clinical rotation offers path to profession’s sustainability

Program growth is necessary to address a shortage of nuclear medicine technologists.

Jan. 12, 2023

Fall 2022 Dean’s List

Congratulations to students who made the Fall 2022 School of Health Professions Dean’s list!

Portrait of Robert Shaw

Dec. 21, 2022

Respiratory Therapy alumnus receives lifetime achievement award

Robert Shaw, BHS ’82, was recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care with the 2022 Sister Mary Yvonne Jenn, CRNA, RRT Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented at 2022 AARC Congress as a tribute to the first person entered into the NBRC registry, and is the NBRC’s highest honor. Dr. Shaw is an alumnus and former faculty member of the Respiratory Therapy Program in the School of Health Professions. Dr. Shaw was recognized in 2019 by SHP with the Alumni Citation of Merit.

Dec. 1, 2022

Respiratory Therapy alum returns to Mizzou and encourages students 

Ivan Lee (BHS '12) has been selected by the American Respiratory Care Foundation to receive their 2022 International Fellowship to travel from Singapore to multiple locations throughout the U.S. to promote the development of respiratory care.

Nov. 3, 2022

Meet the first Clinical Laboratory Science master’s graduate, Brenna Ildza

Ildza, an MU alumna, will graduate from the online Clinical Laboratory Science master's program in December.

A student and professor with patient

Oct. 11, 2022

Just breathe

Jenny Keely, respiratory therapy program director, brings experience, compassion and black-and-gold roots.

Oct. 3, 2022

Physical Therapy and Radiography students connect with kids

MU Radiography and Physical Therapy students showed 5th-12th grade members of the Caleb Science Club different exercises, skills and equipment from their respective disciplines.

Sep. 7, 2022

Interprofessional Education Day prepares students for careers with hands-on, collaborative practice

Students from clinical disciplines participated to learn about interprofessional collaboration.