Sep. 20, 2024
2024 College of Health Sciences alumni award recipients
Margo Leitschuh, BHS ’16 Outstanding Young Alumni Margo Leitschuh (second from right) completed her BHS in Health Science in 2016 and has emerged as a national leader in college student health and well-being. She is the prevention and implementation team lead for Missouri Partners in Prevention — a coalition that includes the University of Missouri and 25 other campuses across the state — and serves as project lead for the nation’s first-ever Suicide Prevention Coalition Academy. Her nominator, Jenna Wintemberg, said Leitschuh’s commitment to giving back is evident through her ongoing support of CHS students, whether by mentoring interns, presenting…
Sep. 19, 2024
Mizzou researcher works to help stroke survivors thrive
Anna Boone with the Mizzou Department of Occupational Therapy has received $2.8 million from the National Institutes of Health to help individuals recovering from stroke.
Sep. 17, 2024
Integrative Behavioral Health Clinic celebrates a decade of healing
The University of Missouri's Integrative Behavioral Health Clinic celebrates 10 years of community service.
Sep. 16, 2024
Building bridges: Couple’s record-setting gift will benefit College of Health Sciences students, faculty for generations to come
Leonard and Barbara Bush pledged $4.4 million from their estate — the largest gift in the history of the college.
Sep. 12, 2024
Tail-wagging tomography: Meet the nuclear medicine alums behind your pet’s scans
After years of practicing nuclear medicine with human patients, Kevin and Joni Lunceford opted for a new challenge by joining the Mizzou Veterinary Health Center.
Sep. 11, 2024
Photo gallery: Physical Therapy hosts annual baby lab
The Mizzou Department of Physical Therapy hosted its annual baby lab on Thursday, Sept. 5. The event allows second-year PT students to observe the movements and behaviors of babies to better understand typical development.
Sep. 10, 2024
Internship gives Health Science major inside look at drug development
Health Science major Charlotte Munene spent the summer immersed in the research and development of life-changing medicine at the National Institutes of Health.
Sep. 6, 2024
Photo gallery: Health Sciences Scholars kickoff
The College of Health Sciences Scholars Program kicked off on Tuesday, Aug. 27, with about 50 faculty members, scholars, alumni and mentors in attendance. The orientation gave incoming scholars a chance to learn about the program as well as available opportunities for professional development and networking.
Sep. 4, 2024
Alumni spotlight: Derek Helderman, MHA 2022
Name: Derek Helderman Degree and graduation year: Master of Health Administration, 2022, executive modality Current position: Program Analyst, VA St. Louis Health Care System Derek Helderman, 2022 MHA alum What have you been up to since graduating from the MHA program at Mizzou? I graduated from the Mizzou MHA Executive program in December 2022. At this same time, I accepted a promotion as a Program Analyst (Informatics) within the newly formed Technology, Innovation, and Development Service (TID) at the St. Louis VA Health Care System. I’d worked at the St. Louis VA for about seven years prior to this. I’m…
Sep. 3, 2024
Radiography student nominated for patient care award
Jasmyn Whittler was praised for providing exceptional care to a patient who had to wait in the imaging room for longer than expected.