Jan. 10, 2023
Physical Therapy students work to solve operational challenges in real clinics
Physical Therapy study at Mizzou includes some course work you’d expect — students learn the anatomy and physics of the human body and evidence-based methods for treating patients who have health conditions that limit their ability to move. But in addition to those “hard” skills, Mizzou’s program prepares future PTs for challenges they might face in a clinic that have little to do with the mechanics of treating a patient. For instance, students learn the business side of operating a private practice, how the U.S. insurance systems work and leadership skills. Emily Miller, a third-year PT student, got to experience…
Jan. 9, 2023
Brian Houston named Chair of Department of Public Health
School of Health Professions Dean Kristofer Hagglund is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Houston as chair of the Department of Public Health at the University of Missouri. Dr. Houston is a renowned researcher and expert in the fields of disaster communication, resilience, and mental health. His work has focused on the impact of disaster media coverage on both children and adults, the role of new media during crises, and the use of communication technologies to increase community resilience. “Dr. Houston brings significant leadership experience to the Department of Public Health,” said Dean Hagglund. “His focus on…
Jan. 9, 2023
Health Science student wins Public Health Education and Health Promotion student award
Eghosasere Ogbevoen, a Health Sciences junior and Discovery Fellow, won a student award for her research abstract from the American Public Health Association for Public Health Education and Health Promotion. She presented the findings of the study at the association’s student awards in Boston in November. She also received a plaque and a $100 stipend award. As a Discovery Fellow, Ogbevoen has a faculty mentor to help her work on research in the field of her choice as an undergraduate. She has been in the program since her first semester and has worked with different mentors. Last semester, her…
Dec. 22, 2022
Missouri resident regains confidence and hope after Neuro Physical Therapy boot camp program
Richard Huse's insurance stopped covering his therapy appointments after his stroke, but the Neuro PT boot camp program was there to help him fill in the gap.
Dec. 21, 2022
Students have unconventional final in Speech-Pathology class
This certainly wasn’t your average final exam! Dana Fritz, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences clinical professor, coordinated an “Amazing Diagnostic Race” final for the first-year graduate students in her Diagnostics in Speech Language Pathology class. The students had to go through each step of a diagnostic as quick as possible to get to the finish line, similar to the “Amazing Race” TV show. They even had color-coordinated bandanas for each team! Check out the fun photos:…
Dec. 21, 2022
Respiratory Therapy alumnus receives lifetime achievement award
Robert Shaw, BHS ’82, was recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care with the 2022 Sister Mary Yvonne Jenn, CRNA, RRT Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented at 2022 AARC Congress as a tribute to the first person entered into the NBRC registry, and is the NBRC’s highest honor. Dr. Shaw is an alumnus and former faculty member of the Respiratory Therapy Program in the School of Health Professions. Dr. Shaw was recognized in 2019 by SHP with the Alumni Citation of Merit.
Dec. 19, 2022
New technology helps keep older adults safe in their homes longer
A new study by MU researchers aims to use sensor technology to make it safer for adults over 65 in rural areas to remain at home longer. The Smart In-Home Sensor Technology is a system of unobtrusive devices installed in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or other room where a participant spends a lot of time. The depth sensor technology can detect a fall immediately and send a text message alert to a caregiver, as well as the research team. The device also records data about walking speed, respiration rate and heart rate. “A change in walking speed…
Dec. 15, 2022
Undergraduate researcher Rucha Kelkar’s research is ever-evolving
Rucha Kelkar is researching the effects of cancer treatment on swallowing and communication abilities in head and neck cancer patients, but that's not always what her research focused on.
Dec. 13, 2022
Group exercise boosts physical, mental health for older adults, MU study finds
Evidence-based benefits include improved muscle strength, balance, flexibility, sleep, social support, confidence and decreased risk of falls.
Dec. 12, 2022
Doubling her efforts
Researcher, animal-lover and academic dynamo Katherine Meiser completes the first step of her dual-degree dream.