Mizzou College of Health Sciences

12/11/2025

Meet Brittany Page, a working mom from Hannibal, Missouri, who is turning her passion for helping others into a career in social work. Through the School of Social Work's online bachelor’s degree program, Brittany is balancing work, family and school while applying what she learns every day at an inpatient drug rehabilitation center.

Learn more about her journey:

After completing two years at a community college, Brittany Page enrolled this fall in an online bachelor’s degree in social work through the Mizzou College of Health Sciences.

12/10/2025

College of Health Sciences students were treated Wednesday morning to glazed donuts, fresh fruit, a full charcuterie spread and even a hot cocoa bar as part of this fall’s Fay Family Breakfast. We also had motivational trinkets to help everyone get through finals week. Best of luck to our students with upcoming exams! 🍩🍓

12/10/2025

For 23 years, Doug Clem has advanced sonography education at Mizzou, mentoring future leaders and expanding opportunities across Missouri and beyond. His impact on students, research and clinical practice will resonate for years to come.

Learn more about his journey from music to medicine:

During his time with the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program at Mizzou, Clem has trained more than 350 sonographers.

12/09/2025

Dianne Lewis, a 1976 Respiratory Therapy alum, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Jimmy A. Young Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the American Association for Respiratory Care.

Lewis has shaped the profession for decades — from helping develop the first clinical practice guidelines to serving as AARC president and the longest-serving member of the AARC Board of Directors.

Read more about her career and contributions:

Dianne Lewis, who graduated from Mizzou’s Respiratory Therapy program in 1976, has been selected as the 2025 Jimmy A. Young Medal recipient.

12/05/2025

Staying active during pregnancy and postpartum isn’t always easy, but it’s essential. A new program through the Mizzou Department of Physical Therapy offers virtual classes designed specifically for new and expecting mothers. With expert guidance and flexible scheduling, Born Strong, Stay Healthy helps participants prioritize their health.

Learn more about the Born Strong, Stay Healthy program:

The virtual exercise programming is geared toward new and expecting mothers who want to exercise in a safe, supportive manner.

12/03/2025

From military service to managing hives, Jessica Johnson’s journey shows the power of resilience and community. Veterans like Johnson work with MU Extension’s Missouri Heroes to Hives program, directed by Karen Funkenbusch with the Department of Occupational Therapy, to gain skills for financial and personal wellness.

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A Marine Corps veteran, Jessica Johnson participates in Missouri Heroes to Hives, a program for U.S. military veterans that aims to improve financial and personal wellness through free professional training and community development centered around beekeeping.

11/26/2025

We caught up with a few College of Health Sciences students and asked them what they are thankful for this year. Let us know what you're thankful for in the comments!

11/19/2025

Meet Sawiyyah (Chiquita) Chanay, a new assistant extension professor with the Department of Public Health. With more than 20 years of experience in community health education, she’s passionate about building programs that improve lives across Missouri.

Learn more about this new addition to our college's faculty:

Sawiyyah Chanay is a new assistant extension professor with the Department of Public Health.

11/18/2025

From picky eaters to curious tasters, Project Little Bites is transforming mealtime for kids with feeding challenges. At Mizzou’s Robert G. Combs Language Preschool, students are embracing a playful and pressure-free approach to food — and discovering that small bites can lead to big breakthroughs.

Learn how the pilot program is making a difference in the lives of mid-Missouri families:

A new pilot program through the Combs Language Preschool is helping children and their families replace mealtime anxiety with curiosity and fun.

11/13/2025

Thanks to $110,000 in new funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Julie Kapp with the Department of Public Health is expanding her Adversity to Action project to reach families and individuals across rural Missouri. The next phase will include free online training to raise awareness of childhood trauma and empower communities to prevent substance abuse and su***de.

Learn more about the project:

The $110,000 in new grant funds will help the team create an online training module aimed directly at individuals and families.

11/12/2025

An applied epidemiology class led by Lynelle Phillips, an associate teaching professor with the Department of Public Health, recently visited the Osage County Health Department for some hands-on learning with experts in the field. The group spoke with Kim Sallin, the county's health department administrator, about priority health conditions in the region as well as other public health concerns.

11/10/2025

Congratulations to Nishant Jain, database administrator at the Missouri Cancer Registry and Research Center, who has been named a 2025 fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association. This national honor recognizes his outstanding expertise and contributions to advancing health informatics.

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Nishant Jain, database administrator at the Missouri Cancer Registry and Research Center, has been named a fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association.