Sep. 10, 2020
The 1918 flu caused Halloween cancellations across the US. It could happen again
On the list of traditions canceled by the coronavirus pandemic, Halloween might be next on the cultural hit list. The fall of 1918 was the second and worst wave of the 1918 flu pandemic, which killed between 50 million and 100 million people worldwide. “Not only was the peak of death right before Halloween, but they were still experiencing pretty severe waves,” said Carolyn Orbann, an associate teaching professor in the department of health sciences at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Aug. 27, 2020
MU brings medical, public health experts together to plan for safe return to campus.
While the COVID-19 pandemic forced Mizzou to end its 2020 spring semester with classes online, university officials were already planning for the future of learning at Mizzou – even if that meant continuing to face a global pandemic. Under the leadership of UM System President and MU Chancellor Mun Y. Choi, a team of more than 130 people — including a public health expert who also served on Missouri’s statewide medical advisory team — strategized and planned for the future. It took several months to develop the university’s plan — known as Show Me Renewal. The…
Aug. 18, 2020
Department of Physical Therapy student awards
Each year the Department of Physical Therapy selects students from the graduating class to receive awards named after Mizzou Physical Therapy faculty and alumni. Listed below is each award and the student recipients. Judy Kleiboeker Frieders Award Judy Kleiboeker graduated as a physical therapist from the University of Missouri in June 1968. She passed away on September 16, 1968. Judy was a scholar, related well to fellow classmates and patients, exhibited leadership qualities, and showed much promise of contributing to the field of Physical Therapy. This award is an honor and a challenge to the student who receives it. The…
Aug. 18, 2020
PT students present at National Strength and Conditioning Association Conference
The Department of Physical Therapy wants to highlight the work of multiple physical therapy students who recently presented their research at the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) national conference. Although the 2020 NSCA pivoted to a virtual format this year, the Department of Physical Therapy was well represented with presentations by Abbie Moore (Class of 2021), Enoch Yee (Class of 2022), and Cal Lawanson (Class of 2021). Cal Lawanson’s project titled, “Differences in Lateral Step-down Test Sagittal Plane Kinematics in Clients with a History of Lateral Ankle Sprain: Utilizing a Portable Motion Sensor,” focuses on using portable motion…
Aug. 11, 2020
What a Korean Teenage Fashion Trend Reveals About the Culture of Mask-Wearing
In the United States, trust in government has been on a downward trend for two decades and is now near a historic low. To make matters worse, distrust in government is often paired with skepticism toward the health care system, says Carolyn Orbann, a University of Missouri anthropologist who studies how culture affects the spread of infectious diseases.
Aug. 10, 2020
COVID-19 course provides students a comprehensive look at pandemic
Throughout the summer, 50 students from the University of Missouri and other UM System campuses gathered remotely to consider the political, societal and personal implications of the coronavirus pandemic.
Aug. 10, 2020
Masters Students Help Fill Critical Need for Case Investigators in Boone County
Missouri has entered its sixth month of navigating the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, and for dozens of health departments across the state, CARES Act funding has been slow to arrive. That means crucial public-health positions like contact tracers and case investigators have been left unfilled. So, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services has found one creative stop-gap – Masters in Public Health student volunteers.
July 30, 2020
Physical Therapy faculty secure funding for interdisciplinary projects
July 30, 2020 The Department of Physical Therapy is proud to announce faculty members, Drs. Trent Guess and Becky Bliss as grant recipients of the 2020 Coulter Biomedical Accelerator Program. Since 2012, the Coulter Biomedical Accelerator Program has awarded grants to help promising medical discoveries transition from laboratory research to commercial investment and direct patient care. Specifically, Drs. Guess and Bliss will act as co-primary investigators on the development of the Mizzou Point-of-Care Assessment System (Mizzou-PASS). Aiming to address deficits in medical providers’ ability to complete multi-dimensional point-of-care concussion assessments, the Mizzou-PASS will measure postural control, motion analysis, and reaction…
July 29, 2020
Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 Advising
School of Health Professions Advising office virtual services July 29, 2020 Updated Oct. 8, 2020 Current Health Professions students Advising services will be conducted virtually for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021. You can schedule Zoom or phone appointments with your academic advisor through MU Connect. You may also email your advisor at any time. While we recommend that you work with your advisor directly whenever possible, you can also connect with us by emailing the Health Professions Advising account at chsadvising@missouri.edu or by calling 573-882-8011. Current MU students in other academic units and students wanting to return to…
July 21, 2020
Weightlifting with lighter weights at faster speeds can improve mobility and cardiovascular health for older adults, MU researcher finds
Stephen Sayers has been exploring the effectiveness of low weight, high-speed weightlifting on muscle performance and function in older adults.