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Students and faculty with the Mizzou Department of Occupational Therapy spent several months working to create an inclusive garden space with Day Solutions in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Nov. 16, 2023

Occupational therapy team gives back through garden project

A team from the Mizzou Department of Occupational Therapy recently completed a collaborative project to create an inclusive garden space in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Ty Espinosa, a 2023 graduate of the Mizzou Respiratory Therapy program, now works as a respiratory therapist with MU Health Care. Photo by Abbie Nell Lankitus.

Nov. 14, 2023

Breathing life into dreams: Respiratory therapist comforts patients of all ages

Ty Espinosa, a 2023 graduate of the Mizzou Respiratory Therapy program, uncovered a passion for pediatric care during his clinical rotations at MU Health Care.

Nov. 10, 2023

Occupational therapy alum has a heart for community service

Mizzou OT alum Gabby Scheuler has a history of identifying and addressing needs in her community. Since moving to the Kansas City area, she has launched a business that specializes in pediatric occupational therapy.

Two women stand at a table in a park

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.

MU Logo, School of Social Work

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