May 2, 2024
Survey examines vaccine hesitancy among nursing students
University of Missouri students travel across the country to present their research regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine hesitancy among nurses.
May 1, 2024
‘Doing it with a smile’: Health Science alum achieves at Howard dental
For Kenneth Hicks, dentistry is a perfect mix of hands-on work and relationship building — plus he gets to help people like his grandfather, who feared the dentist, protect their oral health.
April 30, 2024
Study finds long-term clerkships benefit patients, providers
Researchers at the University of Missouri found that longitudinal integrated clerkships are particularly beneficial for students, patients, and preceptors who invest in building relationships.
April 29, 2024
Aaron Thompson honored for commitment to school social work
Aaron Thompson, director of the Mizzou School of Social Work, is the 2024 recipient of the Gary Lee Shaffer Award from the School Social Work Association of America.
April 26, 2024
CHS Delta Omega chapter welcomes 26 new members
The national honor society's new members include seven undergraduate public health students, one first-year MPH student, 10 second-year MPH students, five MPH alumni and one honorary inductee.
April 25, 2024
Leaving a Mizzou mark on OT curriculum
Associate clinical professor Tiffany Bolton was an integral part of an AOTA task force that designed a new OT curriculum design framework.
April 24, 2024
Remembering Judith Davenport
Judith Davenport, former director of the MU School of Social Work, passed away earlier this year. Dr. Davenport spent 18 years at Mizzou, including eight years as the school’s director. She is remembered warmly by current and former faculty members.
April 23, 2024
A bridge to tomorrow
Taking a gap year after completing her Bachelor of Health Science helped Teirra Andrisse regroup and hit the ground running as she began her Master of Health Administration studies.
April 22, 2024
Mizzou secret societies induct Health Sciences students, faculty
Six College of Health Sciences students and two faculty members were recognized during the University of Missouri's 97th annual Tap Day ceremony.
April 19, 2024
Leveraging technology to benefit people living with ALS
Thanks to a $400,000 grant from the ALS Association, Bill Janes is working to create a system that alerts health care providers and caregivers when someone with ALS falls or experiences downturns in their health.