Sep. 1, 2021

Clark Peters appointed to ‘Social Service Review’ journal editorial board

Sept. 1, 2021 Clark Peters, an associate professor at the University of Missouri School of Health Professions, has been appointed to the editorial board of the Social Service Review journal (SSR). Peters has been a reviewer for the journal for many years. His new responsibilities will include journal-level discussions, including voting on the best annual best article and extra reviewing. SSR is devoted to the publication of original research on pressing social issues, promising social work practices and social welfare policies. Articles in SSR analyze issues from many disciplines, theories and methodological traditions.

Aug. 27, 2021

Anastasia Harris named Outstanding Young Alumna

The School of Health Professions is pleased to announce Anastasia Harris as one of our 2021 Outstanding Young Alumni award winners. This award recognizes alumni who demonstrate success in their chosen careers and qualities of innovation and creativity. Harris is a devoted Mizzou Tiger who is currently using her Health Sciences degree to jumpstart her career in Chicago.   Anastasia Harris, MPH, CHES Degree: BHS ’15 (Health Science) with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies, MPH  Job title: Data Management Strategy and Governance Advisor  Employer: Cigna/ Evernorth  Current city: Chicago  Working with data…

Aug. 26, 2021

America’s reaction to the polio vaccine versus the COVID vaccine is different, expert says (KRCG 13)

COLUMBIA — In the 1950s, when polio outbreaks were a common occurrence the arrival of a vaccine was welcomed with open arms, but scholars noted the COVID pandemic is evidence that America’s attitude toward vaccination has shifted. University of Missouri Assistant Teaching Professor Lynelle Phillips said polio affected thousands in the 1950s, and it still affects people around the world, today. “It was terrifying for parents because it seems so sporadic as to which people got hurt by polio and which people didn’t,” Phillips said.

Aug. 24, 2021

The Digital Divide: Black families continue to face disparities in broadband access

COLUMBIA — The sudden shift to online learning right before quarantine caused change for every family. But for Black families, that change exposed the disparities in broadband access. Charity Martin remembers the struggles her family faced when Columbia Public Schools suddenly went online back in March 2020. “One minute they can talk to the teacher, see the teacher, next thing the whole thing is blank,” Martin said. Martin’s niece and nephew’s Zoom often faced disconnects from spotty broadband during virtual school lessons. Zoom meetings were the norm during the switch to virtual learning last year. Daily Zoom users spiked from…

Aug. 24, 2021

Eric Hart named interim department chair of Health Psychology

Aug. 24, 2021 MU School of Health Professions Dean Kristofer Hagglund has named Eric S. Hart, Psy.D, interim chair of the Department of Health Psychology. Dr. Hart directs adult neuropsychology services and is a board-certified neuropsychologist and clinical professor. He has served as associate department chair since 2016. “Dr. Hart has a wealth of experience and has led many initiatives for the department,” said Dean Hagglund. “He will be a steady guide until a new chair arrives.”  Dr. Hart will replace Laura Schopp, PhD, who will retire in September after 26 years of service at the…

Aug. 20, 2021

23 Health Professions students, faculty and staff help new students move in

Aug. 20, 2021 Twenty-three Health Professions students, faculty and staff helped students move into residence halls Aug. 19. Health Professions Dean Kristofer Hagglund, left, and Loren Bauerband, Health Sciences assistant professor, center, help a student move in at Southwest Village.

Aug. 18, 2021

Telehealth helped physical therapists support patients virtually during pandemic, MU study finds

August 18, 2021 Story contact: Brian Consiglio, 573-882-9144, consigliob@missouri.edu As a pediatric physical therapist in Clinton, Missouri, Jessica Luechtefeld was used to a hands-on coaching approach whenever meeting with her patients at their preschools, in their homes or at the Child’s Play Therapy clinic. But the COVID-19 pandemic forced physical therapists like Luechtefeld to cancel in-person sessions and quickly transition to telehealth appointments to continue providing essential care. While the switch to telehealth showcased new opportunities for how critical therapy services can still be delivered virtually, a new study at the University of Missouri found it also exposed some…

July 19, 2021

Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency connects residents with entry-level PT students

Lindsay Holland, Mizzou Therapy Services, MPT ’07 A new residency program gives physical therapists an opportunity to improve their clinical practice and specialize in neurologic physical therapy. The Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency is a joint venture between the School of Health Professions’ Department of Physical Therapy and MU Health Care. Lindsay Holland, MPT ’07, directs the program, and Rebecca Bliss, an assistant teaching professor, serves as program coordinator. Holland is a physical therapist at Mizzou Therapy Services. Residents will receive classroom instruction four hours a week in the Department of Physical Therapy, serve as teaching assistants in the department’s pro bono teaching clinic, PhysZOU, and receive training and hands-on instruction at…

July 18, 2021

Human trafficking: Who is being trafficked and what can we do?

MU expert in human trafficking explains common misconceptions and the demographics of trafficking survivors throughout the state. The views and opinions expressed in this “for expert comment” release are based on research and/or opinions of the researcher(s) and/or faculty member(s) and do not reflect the University’s official stance. In 2013, the United Nations named July 30 as “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons” to draw attention to the thousands of men, women and children who are trafficked each year. The hope is “to portray survivors as key actors in the fight against trafficking and the crucial role they play…

July 16, 2021

‘How Did We End Up Back Here Again?’ (The Atlantic)

For America, the pandemic might be fading. For places like southwest Missouri, this year will be worse than last.