Nov. 12, 2021
Celebrating National First-Generation Day!
Nov. 12, 2021 National First-Generation College Celebration Day is a day to celebrate the successes and leadership of first-generation college students and faculty. We are so proud of the following students and faculty and are excited to see what the future holds for you! First-Generation College Students Carly Bailey Major: Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Science emphasis Hometown: Otterville, Missouri “I am grateful for my first-generation status because of the work ethic that I witnessed and that was instilled in me at a very young age. Remember, some life lessons can’t be learned in a lecture in a lecture…
Nov. 1, 2021
Cheak-Zamora leads American Public Health Association’s Maternal and Child Health Section
Nov. 1, 2021 Nancy Cheak-Zamora, associate professor of Health Sciences, is serving as the chair of the American Public Health Association’s Maternal and Child Health Section. In honor of the section’s 100th year, APHA talked to Dr. Cheak-Zamora about how the section’s advocacy efforts have evolved and what’s ahead. “It’s really important to develop our future practitioners and make sure we’re there to support them,” Dr. Cheak-Zamora said.
Oct. 29, 2021
Credit Card Debt Is Bad for More Than Just Your Finances (The New York Times)
Carrying credit card debt isn’t just bad for your budget. It may also affect your health. The stress of carrying card debt through adulthood is linked to poor health, including joint pain or stiffness that interferes with daily activities, a recent study from the University of Missouri found. Beyond the worries about repaying debt, one reason for poor health may be that people with high debt have little money left to pay for resources that protect their health, the study said.
Oct. 26, 2021
Health Sciences students twirl for Mizzou
Oct. 26, 2021 When freshman Ella Earnest was applying to colleges, she knew she wanted to twirl at an SEC university. After competing in national championships and earning a spot as one of the best baton twirlers in the country, she was looking for a place to take her tosses to the next level. Florida is a long way from Faurot Field. But when Earnest, an Orlando native and health sciences major with an emphasis in rehabilitation sciences, visited campus, she knew the University of Missouri was right for her. “When I woke up Sunday morning in Columbia after being…
Oct. 10, 2021
Health Sciences student crowned Homecoming King
Oct. 10, 2021 Congratulations to Dylan Hood, who was crowned 2021 Homecoming king! Dylan is a Health Science major, Health Professions ambassador, Bryant Scholar, and Theta Chi fraternity member from Wardsville, Missouri. He was crowned by the 2020 Homecoming king, Omobude Eke, BHS ’21. From left: Dylan Hood and his supervisor Cheri Ghan, and fellow SHP ambassadors Hunter Puckett and Jason Nayar. …
Sep. 30, 2021
Painful Debt: How Credit Card Bills Can Hurt Your Health (Forbes)
It’s easy to quantify the pain that high levels of debt can cause to one’s finances by either looking at the opportunity cost or the squeeze on the ability to pay day-to-day expenses. But causing pain to the actual body? According to new research, the ache you may feel or the stiffness after work may also relate to the amount of debt you have. Researchers evaluated Baby Boomers as they aged, starting from 28-to-40 and then checking them again at 50 years old. They separated the group into…
Sep. 14, 2021
New faculty spotlight: Idethia Shevon Harvey
Sept. 14, 2021 This is part of a series of Q&As introducing faculty who have joined the School of Health Professions for the 2021–22 academic year. See full list of new faculty. Idethia Shevon Harvey, DrPH Associate Professor of Health Sciences Health Professions Faculty Fellow for Inclusive Excellence Dr. Harvey joined the MU School of Health Professions this summer as an associate professor of Health Sciences and the school’s Faculty Fellow for Inclusive Excellence. She researches chronic disease management and health disparities among rural and aging African Americans. She is teaching 2400 Contemporary Health Issues. How did you…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Kimberly Keller
Sept. 13, 2021 This piece is part of a series in which we introduce new faculty members for the 2021-22 academic year. Kimberly Keller is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension who are joining the School of Health Professions’ Department of Health Sciences. Kimberly Keller, Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences How long have you been with Mizzou? I first came to Mizzou in 1997 as a graduate student pursuing my doctoral degree, and I have worked with MU Extension programs since 2001. What do you specialize in? I specialize in program evaluation, particularly in evaluating efforts that are designed to…
Sep. 14, 2021
New faculty spotlight: Sarah A. Wood
Sept. 10, 2021 This piece is part of a series introducing all new faculty members for the academic year 2021-22. Sarah Wood has worked with MU Extension as a nutrition and health specialist since 2017 and is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty who are joining the school of Health Professions. Sarah A. Wood Assistant Extension Professor, Health Sciences Why did you choose to work at Mizzou? I started working for MU Extension in February 2017 as a Nutrition and Health Education specialist and teaching classes. I strongly believe in the mission of Extension to improve the lives and health of…
Sep. 14, 2021
New Faculty Spotlight: Leslie Speller-Henderson
Sept. 13, 2021 This story is part of a series highlighting our new faculty for the 2021-22 academic year. Leslie Speller-Henderson recently moved to Missouri from Tennessee. She is part of a cohort of nutrition faculty from MU Extension that are joining the School of Health Professions. Leslie Speller-Henderson Associate Extension Professor, Health Sciences Tell us a bit about yourself. What brought you to Mizzou/ why did you choose to work at Mizzou? I came to Mizzou in June 2020 to be a part of MU Extension and the fantastic Nutrition, Health and Families team. I like to say Jo…