Nov. 18, 2024
Jennifer First joins GeoCAFÉ Scholars program
Jennifer First has joined the GeoCAFÉ Scholars program. GeoCAFÉ brings together university faculty from geosciences and health sciences to study climate-related health issues.
Nov. 13, 2024
Occupational therapy alum, faculty make gaming more accessible
New gaming technology offers students with disabilities a chance to game more comfortably.
Nov. 12, 2024
Greg Cox named AI Faculty Fellow
Greg Cox, an assistant teaching professor with the Departments of Health Sciences and Physical Therapy, was recently named an AI Faculty Fellow by the Provost’s Office.
Nov. 11, 2024
Aaron Thompson honored with 2024 Faculty and Alumni Award
Thompson is the director of the School of Social Work in the College of Health Sciences and associate director of the Missouri Prevention Science Institute.
Nov. 7, 2024
Health Science major gives back through firefighting, EMS work
Rhiannon Sicht felt a calling to help others, which she has done through hands-on patient care in the local community and beyond.
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…
Nov. 5, 2024
Ultrasound alum understands importance of rural health care
Anna Werr, a recent graduate of the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program at Mizzou, is meeting the needs of rural Missourians at Scotland County Hospital.
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. 29, 2024
Estate gift will establish faculty scholar in School of Social Work
Marjorie Sable has made an estate gift of $250,000 to the College of Health Sciences to establish a position designed to advance research and education in social work at Mizzou.
Oct. 25, 2024
Mizzou Respiratory Therapy recognized as a top education program
The University of Missouri’s Respiratory Therapy program has been recognized as one of the top education programs in the country. The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) selected Mizzou’s entry level Respiratory Therapy program and online degree advancement program for Registered Respiratory Therapists and to receive its 2025-26 Apex Recognition Award for education programs. According to the AARC, the award is meant to recognize “the significant contribution of respiratory therapists and highlight best practices in respiratory care that are aligned with evidence-based medicine.” MU’s Respiratory Therapy program has previously received the Apex Recognition Award from the AARC, including as recently…