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Noah Dotson

December 5, 2023

Mizzou Made 2023: Noah Dotson, BHS

Noah Dotson of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, is completing his BHS in Health Science with a leadership and policy emphasis.

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November 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. 

Two women stand at a table in a park

November 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.

A doctor and patient talk in a clinical setting.

October 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.

October 24, 2023

MHA Fall Institute explores challenges, opportunities in health care

A record number of graduates, students, alumni board members, faculty, staff and friends of the program attended this year’s Fall Institute.

A young man poses in front of Jesse Hall at the University of Missouri.

October 19, 2023

Internship with BJC Healthcare offers training in leadership, nonclinical skills

Andy Hinkamp’s role as a supply chain operations intern might not appear to fit his goals to work in hospital administration, but the real-world experience in healthcare is invaluable.

A woman smiles while speaking with two young children at a preschool.

October 17, 2023

Pediatric occupational therapy provides outlet for creativity, compassion

Daja Neal appreciates the opportunity to work with young learners and incorporate play into their treatments.

A young woman poses among plants and buildings

October 13, 2023

Experiences in Cyprus give Health Sciences student an international perspective

Nicole Zbierzkowski interned with a humanitarian organization as part of her summer study abroad program at the University of Nicosia.

David Gardner

October 3, 2023

Full circle: CHS alum working to increase access in health care

When Mizzou alum David Gardner reflects on his professional journey, he sums it up succinctly as a “full-circle moment.”

A young woman stands under the arch of Memorial Union at the University of Missouri

September 26, 2023

Research project examines connections between two pandemics

Devanshi Patel's research project involved looking at similarities between the COVID-19 pandemic and the 1918 flu.