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Two women stand together with Christine Woods, who is holding an award for progress in health care

Nov. 20, 2024

Christine Woods wins Progress in Health Care Award

A Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader poses on the field at Arrowhead Stadium

Nov. 19, 2024

Balancing act: Health Science alum juggles PA school, Chiefs cheerleading

Carly Hays is pursuing PA school while also cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs. She credits her experiences at the Mizzou College of Health Sciences for her success.

Jennifer First

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.

A group of people look at adaptive gaming devices

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.

A family stands in front of yellow and gold balloons

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.

Rhiannon Sicht stands near an MU Health Care ambulance

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…

Anna Werr, a recent graduate of the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program at Mizzou, stands outside of Jesse Hall.

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…