May 13, 2021
Ticking upward: MU researcher studies rise of tick-borne diseases in Midwest
When Ram Raghavan heard from a former colleague at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that a 7-year-old girl had died from Rocky Mountain spotted fever as the result of a tick bite, he thought of his own daughter, also 7 years old at the time, and the potentially fatal danger posed to vulnerable populations by tick-borne diseases. Now a professor at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and School of Health Professions, Raghavan is an epidemiologist studying how ticks, mosquitoes and other arthropods spread disease that impact people, pets and livestock over time in various geographical regions.
May 12, 2021
Jeff Adams receives Outstanding Student Award from physical therapy association
Jeff Adams, a May 2021 physical therapy graduate from the School of Health Professions, recently received the Outstanding Student Award from the Missouri chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
May 4, 2021
Students present at Undergraduate Research Forum
May 3, 2021 Congratulations to all of the Health Professions students that were able to present their research as part of the Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Forum! This event was hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research as part of Undergraduate Research Week. This forum offered undergraduates the opportunity to present their research and scholarly achievements to the Mizzou community! Names and presentation titles of all participating Health Professions students: Lauren Day and Lauren Tigner, SLHS (Mentor: Stacy Wagovich) The Use of Mental State Verbs by Preschool-Age Children Who Stutter and Their Mothers Madison Green, Public Health…
May 4, 2021
Monica Schibig leaving Respiratory Therapy program
Monica Schibig, Respiratory Therapy program director and associate clinical professor in the Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences (CDS), will be leaving the university July 31 to be closer to family in St. Louis. “Monica is a people person,” said Kathy Moss, CDS department chair. “She has used a vast network of professional connections developed over nearly three decades in respiratory therapy education to effectively lead the on-campus, online and satellite respiratory therapy programs at MU.” Under Schibig’s leadership, MU’s programs received the Apex Recognition Award from the American Association for Respiratory Care, an award designating an elite group of…
May 3, 2021
Seven Health Professions students tapped in Mizzou secret societies
May 3, 2021 In a tradition dating back to 1917, small groups of students have been selected (or “tapped”) by their peers to join one of the University of Missouri’s six secret honorary societies. The six societies – QEBH, Mystical Seven, LSV, Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa and the Rollins Society – honor new members for their service, leadership and commitment to the Mizzou community. Last Friday, seven Health Professions students were tapped in the 94th Tap Day ceremony. Congratulations to all new taps! Holly GrahamJuniorHealth ScienceMystical Seven Chris KimJuniorHealth ScienceMortar…
May 3, 2021
Todd Pridemore named Director of Advancement
The School of Health Professions is pleased to welcome Todd Pridemore as the school’s director of advancement starting May 17. Pridemore joined Mizzou in 2018 as a gift planning and regional advancement officer and was promoted to director of advancement for MU Health Care in 2020. His previous fundraising experience includes the Baptist Home and the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Todd earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from MU and his Master of Divinity degree from Central Baptist Theological Seminary. “Todd’s skills and experience in building relationships will benefit our alumni, students, faculty…
April 27, 2021
Lack of educational opportunities influence drug use for rural youth
April 27, 2021 Having grown up poor in a rural village in Zimbabwe, Wilson Majee saw firsthand as a child the lack of educational opportunities that were easily accessible and how that impacted the youth in his village. Now an associate professor of Health Sciences and Public Health in the University of Missouri School of Health Professions, Majee researches the challenges facing disadvantaged, rural youth. He found in a recent study that young people who are disengaged from their communities are much more likely to participate in risky behaviors such as substance abuse, particularly in rural areas that lack educational…
April 20, 2021
Alumni spotlight: Abbey Twehous, pediatric physical therapist
April 20, 2021 In these spotlights, we feature recent Health Professions alumni who are improving people’s health and well-being in a variety of careers all across the country. Find out what they’re doing now, and how their Mizzou education helped them get there. Abbey Twehous Degrees and graduation years: BHS ’17 (Health Sciences), DPT ’20 Job title: Pediatric Physical Therapist Employer: Special Learning Center Current city: Jefferson City, Missouri Physical Therapy for little ones Twehous kneels next to a client’s foot on a treadmill in the PhysZOU clinic for gait training. Can you describe your current…
April 19, 2021
Shining bright
One of the defining characteristics of School of Health Professions students is their desire to improve lives. David Gardner II, a senior Health Sciences major from Chicago, is an example of what it means to bring heart and dedication together to help others. Journey to Health Professions David Gardner attributes his success to support and drive from family members including his mother, Kristee Davis (top), a psychology professor, and grandmother, Geneva George, a civil rights activist. Gardner transferred to Health Professions his junior year after initially pursuing an education in animal science. Meeting with his adviser and…
April 16, 2021
University of Missouri System honors professors with President’s Awards
University of Missouri President Mun Choi recognized nine University of Missouri faculty for their outstanding contributions to their universities, Missouri and the world. Three School of Social Work faculty received the President’s Award for Intercampus Collaboration: Kelli Canada, associate professor, Ashley Givens, assistant professor, and Clark Peters, associate professor. This recognition was shared with colleagues from UMSL and UMKC. Together, this group comprises the inter-campus research team behind the Prison Research and Innovation Network grant, funded by the Urban Institute. In collaboration with the Missouri Department of Corrections, this research team was one of only five selected nationally to examine…