Oct. 1, 2023
Student Ambassador applications now open
The MU College of Health Sciences will be hosting informational sessions in the coming weeks for students interested in becoming 2024 Student Ambassadors. Informational sessions will be held in 106 Lewis Hall on: Thursday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. Ambassador applications officially opened on Oct. 1, and they must be submitted to the CHS Office of Student Services, 101 Lewis Hall, by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27. New ambassadors will begin service in the spring 2024 semester. Freshman, sophomore and junior Health Sciences students are invited to apply…
Sep. 22, 2023
POSTPONED – School of Social Work presents Visiting Scholar Dr. Natasha Bowen
*** Due to unavoidable travel delays, this event has been postponed. It will be rescheduled for Spring 2024. *** Original post The MU School of Social Work will host Dr. Natasha Bowen, an expert in structural equation models, Oct. 12 and 13. Dr. Bowen’s scholarship focuses on elementary and secondary schools and how they can best support students from all cultural and economic backgrounds. As a social worker, she has prioritized social and racial justice in her work. She has extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of school-based research and practice. She also has extensive statistical and methodological expertise,…
Aug. 29, 2023
Salmonella testing can be a slow process. Mizzou researchers want to change that. (NPR)
Aug. 22, 2023
America’s chicken supply chain is vulnerable to salmonella. Kate Trout and research collaborators think they have a fix (KCUR)
June 22, 2023
Missouri lags behind most states in children’s health, report finds
April 21, 2023
Master of Health Administration degree moves to Department of Health Sciences
The University of Missouri is pleased to announce that the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program and the graduate certificate in Informatics for Public Health will be moving to the Department of Health Sciences in the School of Health Professions. The move is effective for the 2023–24 academic year and coincides with the school’s name change to College of Health Sciences. The move provides multiple benefits, including greater collaboration and interprofessional education among students and faculty across a broad range of health science-related programs. “Many of our undergraduate students continue on to the MHA program,” said…
April 14, 2023
Mizzou OT at AOTA Inspire Annual Conference and Expo
The University of Missouri’s Occupational Therapy Department will be participating in the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Annual Conference & Expo in Kansas City from April 20-23, 2023. Connect with us at conference during our presentations, at our expo booth, and by attending our alumni reception. Details are below. Presentations From workshops and short courses to scientific research panels, our faculty, staff, and current students are sharing knowledge to help advance the profession. Thursday, April 20 9-9:30 a.m.Construct Validity of the Sensory Profile InteroceptionWinnie Dunn, Catana BrownKCC Rm 2101Session: Scientific Research Panel 101B 10-11 a.m.Role With It! Defining the OT Practitioner Role Through…
April 14, 2023
Camp Catch-Ya-Breath for children with asthma
Camp Catch-Ya-Breath is a free weekend camp that empowers children ages 7-13 to learn how to obtain control of their asthma. The camp is co-hosted by the University of Missouri Respiratory Therapy program and Washington County Memorial Hospital. At Camp Catch-Ya-Breath, children with asthma learn the importance and benefits of asthma medication while participating in fun activities like swimming, hiking and crafts. For more information, call 573-438-5451 ext. 288 or email Christina Luksza at cluksza@wcmhosp.org. 2023 Camp Catch-Ya-BreathStartFriday, June 9EndSunday, June 11LocationYMCA Camp of the Ozarks13528 State Highway AAPotosi, MO 63664-9802Download Camp Catch-Ya-Breath application Volunteers needed…
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.