April 4, 2023
MU School of Health Professions announces name change to College of Health Sciences, $5 million renovation to Clark Hall
The name change will become effective for the 2023-2024 academic school year.
April 4, 2023
21st Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Vivek H. Murthy to deliver May 2023 commencement address
The ceremony will be held May 13 at Mizzou Arena.
April 4, 2023
Siblings making strides thanks to collaborative approach to therapy
The Adams family credits teamwork between TigerOT, the MU Speech and Hearing Clinic and PhysZOU for Ashlee and Daniel's growth.
April 3, 2023
Family continues Nancy Toedebusch Fay’s legacy of giving back
From her MU graduation through her retirement years, Nancy Todebusch Fay was passionate about supporting the School of Health Professions.
March 31, 2023
Programs give science club members a glimpse into health professions
Respiratory Therapy demonstration On March 4, representatives with several School of Health Professions programs came together to host a hands-on session for the CALEB Science Club. Attendees were able to learn about and participate in five different career paths in the health professions field: diagnostic medical ultrasound, nuclear medicine, occupational therapy, radiography and respiratory therapy. CALEB Science Club participants learned what a diagnostic medical ultrasound is and how it can be used to image various parts of patients’ bodies, including the heart, abdominal organs, muscles and tendons. Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound students also explained what a stroke is, why strokes happen,…
March 21, 2023
Pandemic sparks transition from law enforcement to social work
Morgan Long is completing his MSW practicum at in2Action.
March 21, 2023
Lea Ann Lowery awarded 2023 Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence
Lowery is a clinical professor of occupational therapy.
March 20, 2023
Social Work student’s artistic side fuels entrepreneurial journey
They say art imitates life. But for Kasey Hammock, art shaped her life. “My roots are in more creative and inspiration-focused spaces,” Hammock said. “But what I found over time is that it’s a privilege to have the space to be creative, to follow your passions and to have people in your life who support you following those endeavors. Social work gives people the opportunities to live their best lives and removes societal barriers that keep people from pursuing their passions.” Hammock is a second-year PhD student in the School of Social Work with a dissertation focused on data-driven decision-making…
March 15, 2023
Lack of access to health care contributes to Missouri’s maternal mortality rates
March 10, 2023
Doctoral student receives $100,000 research grant
Bridget Comparato Kraus is working to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injuries.