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Nov. 7, 2023

Fighting for Tennesseans: Internship provides a bridge to health policy advocacy

Grace Filer spent the summer working with the Tennessee Justice Center to educate college-aged people about Medicaid expansion.
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Nov. 2, 2023

Social work faculty, students present at education conference

The researchers presented their research at the Council on Social Work Education's Annual Program Meeting in Atlanta.
A doctor and patient talk in a clinical setting.

Oct. 31, 2023

Negative body image could lead patients to avoid cancer screenings

Nearly 30% of respondents reported avoiding pap smears, clinical breast exams and mammograms due to reasons related to weight stigma.
Students pose in a courtyard wearing white laboratory coats.

Oct. 26, 2023

Incoming CLS students welcomed to program through White Coat Ceremony

The ceremony brings students into the laboratory field on a professional level and sets the tone for the clinical experiences to come.

Oct. 25, 2023

USDA grant will help MU researchers address opioid epidemic in rural Missouri

Five rural Missouri counties with highest drug overdose mortality rates will be supported with interventions related to childhood trauma.

Oct. 24, 2023

MHA Fall Institute explores challenges, opportunities in health care

A record number of graduates, students, alumni board members, faculty, staff and friends of the program attended this year’s Fall Institute.
Professor leans on desk while speaking to class

Oct. 21, 2023

Professor Mansoo Yu: A Journey from SKKU to Mizzou
A young man poses in front of Jesse Hall at the University of Missouri.

Oct. 19, 2023

Internship with BJC Healthcare offers training in leadership, nonclinical skills

Andy Hinkamp’s role as a supply chain operations intern might not appear to fit his goals to work in hospital administration, but the real-world experience in healthcare is invaluable.
A woman smiles while speaking with two young children at a preschool.

Oct. 17, 2023

Pediatric occupational therapy provides outlet for creativity, compassion

Daja Neal appreciates the opportunity to work with young learners and incorporate play into their treatments.
A young woman poses among plants and buildings

Oct. 13, 2023

Experiences in Cyprus give Health Sciences student an international perspective

Nicole Zbierzkowski interned with a humanitarian organization as part of her summer study abroad program at the University of Nicosia.