Nov. 6, 2024
Alumni spotlight: Troy Lambert, MHA 2023
Name: Troy Lambert Title: Vice President of Primary Care Operations, Compass Health Network Mode of MHA degree: Executive What have you been up to since graduating from the MHA program at Mizzou? Continuing to work in the Federally Qualified Health Care (FQHC) realm assisting the underserved population across Missouri. Expanding primary care and dental services in multiple regions of Missouri to include full tele-health primary care to supplement our tele-health psychiatry. When it comes to your career so far, what are you most proud of? The ability and privilege to provide quality care to underserved populations with the same innovation…
Oct. 30, 2024
Celebrate CHS Week with fun, food, future-focused events
All College of Health Sciences students are invited to attend this year’s CHS Week, which will include a variety of free and fun events. Hosted by the CHS Student Council, CHS Week provides a great chance to socialize with your fellow students and offers professional development opportunities. This year’s CHS Week festivities include: Monday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Pizza and games in the Clark Hall lobby Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. Professional Development Night hosted by the CHS Office of Career Services and the True Tiger Network Free headshots for participants Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m. Health…
Oct. 21, 2024
Meet the second-year Master of Health Administration students
Teirra Andrisse St. Louis, Missouri MHA format: Residential Undergrad: University of Missouri “I believe that with this degree, I will be able to make a difference in the Black community’s healthcare one day. I want to help increase access and quality care for young women.” Teirra has been most supported by her parents, sisters and friends during her MHA journey. Stephanie Baechle Belleville, Illinois MHA format: Executive Undergrad: Truman State Career interest: Upper management or federal health care sector “I chose to pursue an MHA to further my learning and career options.” Stephanie receives support from family and coworkers.
Oct. 14, 2024
Fall Institute fosters connections, discussions of health care trends
The 2024 Master of Health Administration (MHA) Fall Institute was held Sept. 19-20 at Stotler Lounge in Memorial Union at the University of Missouri.
Oct. 11, 2024
Executive MHA program marks three decades of shaping health care
30 years after its creation at the University of Missouri, the Executive MHA program continues to train innovative health care leaders.
Oct. 8, 2024
Fall 2024 faculty promotions
Congratulations to College of Health Sciences faculty who received promotions this fall!
Oct. 8, 2024
Career detour fuels success as licensed physician assistant
How a detour on the road toward becoming a physician assistant helped CHS alum Taylor Lintner reach her dream destination.
Oct. 3, 2024
Fireside chat with SSM Health leaders
The Master of Health Administration program in the College of Health Sciences is pleased to host a panel discussion and reception featuring two prominent leaders in health care.
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. 25, 2024
Workshops designed to help students get into research
By Rebecca Spezzano College of Health Sciences students interested in building their skills as researchers are in luck, as a series of virtual workshops this fall can help them work toward Student Training for Advancing Research (S.T.A.R.) certification. The S.T.A.R. program was created by the Mizzou Office of Undergraduate Research. To earn the credential, students must complete five or more qualifying workshops. While these workshops will take place via Zoom, the College of Health Sciences is hosting a series of in-person livestream sessions in 108 Clark Hall for participants who would prefer some extra camaraderie — and free snacks. The first…