We hope by now you’ve gotten your official graduation photos – these are what we’ll call the “unofficial” photos! Enjoy – and feel free to download any that you want!

Posted on: May 18th, 2013

SHP’s best and brightest gathered on Friday, May 17 to honor faculty, staff, students and alumni at our annual awards luncheon! Check out the photos of all our winners here. Congratulations!

Posted on: May 17th, 2013

Pre-Physical Therapy student Aimee Murray was recently selected for one of the 2012-2013 Oustanding Discovery Fellow Awards by the Honors College. In addition, she was just notified that she has been selected for continuing funding for her project for the 2013-2014 year. The Honors College Discovery Fellows program is a highly competitive award and an excellent opportunity for a student to participate in a funded/paid research experience. Murray’s research team includes Katie Mocca, also a pre-PT student, and faculty mentors Erin Dannecker, Victoria Shaffer and Allison Kabel. Check out their project abstract below:

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability in the United States and its prevalence increases with aging. Pain is the primary problem for OA patients and pain relief is a primary goal of OA treatments. Regular physical activity decreases OA pain over time so it is included in clinical practice treatment guidelines for OA. However, therapeutic exercise for OA can acutely increase pain. Therefore, people with OA must decide if activity-related pain indicates that it is safe or harmful to continue the activity. Fear and avoidance of activity are frequent complaints from people with OA. A few studies support that controlled exposures to threatening physical activities decrease fear and avoidance, but many knowledge gaps exist. For example, the mechanisms of exposure therapy and the most effective exposure therapy protocols are unknown. The long-term goal of this proposal is to develop a strategic line of research to systematically (1) clarify the relationships among physical activity and activity-related pain, fear, and harm and (2) increase physical activity in older patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Posted on: May 3rd, 2013

SHP advisors, Teresa Briedwell and Matt Augeri were recently recognized for their excellence in advising. Several peers and students nominated the two recipients because of their hard work and dedication to the school.

Teresa said being an advisor is, “easy for me because I get to talk about something that I love.” Part of what Teresa does is meet with potential students, talk with current students about the path they need to take to apply for PT school, inform potential students about what physical therapists do as well as act as an informational and motivational guide to help students figure out what they want to do in the future. Teresa said, “It is an honor to be nominated and selected for the award. I feel fortunate when I can work in a capacity where I can do what I love.”

For Matt, the most enjoyable aspect of being an advisor is working directly with the students. He enjoys making students feel like Mizzou is the best place they can learn and have an opportunity to follow their dreams and aspirations. Along with being an advisor, Matt is very involved with SHP outside of the advising setting. Matt is a TA, works with Phi Epsilon Kappa and is also involved with the mentoring program.

Congratulations to these two great SHP faculty and staff award recipients.

Posted on: May 2nd, 2013

To commemorate World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Awareness Month, Mizzou joined Autism Speaks in a global movement to “Light It Up Blue.” Buildings around the world – landmarks, hotels, sports venues, concert halls, museums, bridges, and hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses were shining blue lights on April 2.

At Mizzou, students, faculty and staff wore blue and had a blue balloon release at the columns to raise autism awareness.

Thank you to everyone who showed their support for this great cause!

Posted on: April 5th, 2013

Several SHP Student Leaders attended the Missouri Alumni Alliance Legislative Day at the Capitol on April 3, 2013. Chancellor Brady Deaton and UM System President Tim Wolfe were in attendance to advocate for further legislative support of Missouri’s flagship university in the future.

Great job to the SHP student representatives, you were outstanding advocates and representatives of our school!

SHP student leaders at the Capitol

Posted on: April 4th, 2013

SHP Communication Science and Disorder students presented their research at the 22nd annual MU NSSLHA Update Seminar today. Work culminating from the past year was on display while students explained their research findings to visiting professionals of the field. As part of SHP’s mission to serve, the seminar was held to help guest speech pathologists meet the required 30 hours of continued education that must be completed every two years. Along with providing an educational opportunity for speech pathologists, University of Kansas professor Diane Frome Loeb, PhD, held a keynote address for students and professionals alike.

Posted on: February 15th, 2013

FourWinds is Mizzou’s health professions learning community, and last week they hosted a health and wellness fair to help introduce students to different kinds of health careers. SOTA members attended the fair to explain what occupational therapy is all about! They demonstrated some adaptive equipment to help students understand what a person in occupational therapy might go through. They also completed a mini ergonomics assessment for students by helping them understand how their posture at a desk could be contributing to joint damage or pain in the future. Pictures provided by SOTA.

Posted on: February 11th, 2013

Congratulations to SHP students Sean Joy, Adriana Saladrigas and Laura Ebone for being named to the 2013 class of Mizzou 39! SHP advisor Jill Diener was also recognized as a Mizzou 39 mentor!

Congratulations to all of you!

Posted on: February 7th, 2013

Last month we told SHP student Jean Taylor’s weight loss story.

Read it here!

Aren’t you just dying to know the results of the Ship Shape Challenge? Jean won 2nd place! In terms of votes, Jean won by a landslide, but the Ideal Shape company makes the final decision for who wins first place and receives the 7-day cruise. Jean is very excited to have won 2nd place and receive $1000 as a reward. She said, “I really want to thank all of you who supported me in any way.”

Congratulations Jean!

Posted on: November 30th, 2012

The MU School of Health Professions presented several student research projects at the recent Health Sciences Research Day hosted by the MU Institute for Clinical and Translational Science. The annual event showcases work by students in the School of Medicine, the Sinclair School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions.

Courtney Cain, MOTS, Amanda Kretsinger, MOTS, Kate Neil, MOTS, Enid Schatz, PhD, School of Health Professions – Department of Occupational Therapy, “How Differences in Typical Occupations Between Elderly Males and Females in Rural South Africa Impact Perceived Health and Well-Being”

Poster 1: Brittany Abernathy, MOTS, Anna Haertling, MOTS, Mentor: Lea Ann Lowery, Med, OTR/L, Department of Occupational Therapy, “Evaluating Parent and Child Perceptions of a Group Format for Addressing Adaptive Behaviors in Adolescents with an Autism Spectrum Disorder as They prepare for Adulthood”

Poster 2: Allie Bakke, MOTS, Sarah Bowman, MOTS, Kara Luetkemeyer, MOTS, Chris Parker, MOTS, Mentor: Crystal Gateley, MA, OTR/L, School of Health Professions, Occupational Therapy Department, “Occupational Therapy Student Strengths: An Analysis of Clifton StrengthsFinder Results.”

Poster 5: Courtney Braselton, MOTS, Jessica Reinkemeyer, MOTS, Shannan Borgard, MOTS, Amanda Hoffman, MOTS, Mentor: Diane Smith PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, university of Missouri Department of Occupation Therapy, “Determining the Effectiveness of ADA Training on Implementation of ADA Standards in the Workplace and Community”

Poster 6: Courtney Cain, MOTS, Amanda Kretsinger, MOTS, Kate Neil, MOTS, Enid Schatz, PhD, School of Health Professions – Department of Occupational Therapy, “How Differences in Typical Occupations Between Elderly Males and Females in Rural South Africa Impact Perceived Health and Well-Being”

Poster 7: Justin Campbell, MOTS, Tyler Eads, MOTS, Cristina Fox, MOTS, Melissa Smith, MOTS, mentor: Karen R. Hebert, PhD, OTR/L, Department of Occupational Therapy, “Time-Dependent Decay of Information in Working Memory Can Be Mitigated by Presentation Style”

Poster 11: Emily Ford, MOTS, Kristin Harrington, MOTS, Meagan Welsh, MOTS, mentor: Lea Ann Lowery, Med, OTR/L, Occupational Therapy Department, “Exploring Behavioral and Developmental Skills and medical Symptoms Which Influence Development of Toileting Independence in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder”

Poster 13: Kathryn Ward Gordon, MS, P2 UMKC School of Pharmacy at MU, Daniel S. Aistrope, Pharm.D., UMKC School of Pharmacy at MU in association with the MU School  of Health Professions, Mark E. Patterson, PhD, MPH, UMKC School of Pharmacy, Lynn E. Keplinger, MD, FACP, CPE, University of Missouri General Internal Medicine Clinics, Mentor: Kelly A. Cochran, Pharm.D., BCPS, UMKC School of Pharmacy at MU in association with the MU School of Health Professions, “Adverse Drug Event Identification and Documentation: Analysis of Focus Group Results and Future Applications Regarding Healthcare Professionals’ Attitudes and Practices in Ambulatory Setting”

Poster 22: Meredith Lilley, MOTS, jenna Nelson, MOTS, Samantha Shannon, MOTS, Mentor: Allison Kabel, PhD, Department of Health Sciences, “How Occupational Therapy can help a CAM-Oriented Cancer Patient Live His or Her Best Life”

Poster 33 – School of Health Professions Dean’s Award: Sasha Rowles, Undergraduate, Mentor: Nancy Cheak-Zamora, PhD, Department of Health Sciences, “Financial Burden of ASD”

Poster 48: Marla Davidson, MOTS, Celia Close, MOTS, Mentor: Meena Iyer, Phd, OTR/L, Department of Occupational Therapy, “Efficacy of an Online Problem-Based Learning Course in Occupational Therapy Education.”

Poster 76: Annie Bastida, MPH Candidate, Mentor: Jane McElroy, PhD, Family and Community Medicine, “Playgrounds without Borders: Motivating Children to participate and Comply with Physical Activity Intervention”

Poster 85: Arin Hennessey, BS, DMU, MHS Student, Mentor: Sharlette Anderson, MHS, RDMS, RVT, RDCS, Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, School of Health Professions, “Investigation of the Potential Windows and Methods for Viewing the Tongue Using Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound”

Poster 88: Stephen Johnson, BA, Graduate Student, Mentor: Sharlette Anderson, MHS, RDMS, RVT, RDCS, School of Health Professions – Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, “Using Ultrasound to Assess First Year Sonography Students for Wrist Injury”

Posted on: November 27th, 2012

The MU School of Health Professions presented several student research projects at the recent Health Sciences Research Day hosted by the MU Institute for Clinical and Translational Science. The annual event showcases work by students in the School of Medicine, the Sinclair School of Nursing and the School of Health Professions. SHP’s Sasha Rowles and mentor Dr. Nancy Cheak-Zamora won a Dean’s Award for her poster entitled “The Financial Burden of Autism Spectrum Disorders.”

School of Health Professions Dean’s Award: Sasha Rowles, Undergraduate, Mentor: Nancy Cheak-Zamora, PhD, Department of Health Sciences, “Financial Burden of ASD”

Poster 1: Brittany Abernathy, MOTS, Anna Haertling, MOTS, Mentor: Lea Ann Lowery, Med, OTR/L, Department of Occupational Therapy, “Evaluating Parent and Child Perceptions of a Group Format for Addressing Adaptive Behaviors in Adolescents with an Autism Spectrum Disorder as They prepare for Adulthood”

Poster 2: Allie Bakke, MOTS, Sarah Bowman, MOTS, Kara Luetkemeyer, MOTS, Chris Parker, MOTS, Mentor: Crystal Gateley, MA, OTR/L, School of Health Professions, Occupational Therapy Department, “Occupational Therapy Student Strengths: An Analysis of Clifton StrengthsFinder Results.”

Poster 5: Courtney Braselton, MOTS, Jessica Reinkemeyer, MOTS, Shannan Borgard, MOTS, Amanda Hoffman, MOTS, Mentor: Diane Smith PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, university of Missouri Department of Occupation Therapy, “Determining the Effectiveness of ADA Training on Implementation of ADA Standards in the Workplace and Community”

Poster 6: Courtney Cain, MOTS, Amanda Kretsinger, MOTS, Kate Neil, MOTS, Enid Schatz, PhD, School of Health Professions – Department of Occupational Therapy, “How Differences in Typical Occupations Between Elderly Males and Females in Rural South Africa Impact Perceived Health and Well-Being”

Poster 7: Justin Campbell, MOTS, Tyler Eads, MOTS, Cristina Fox, MOTS, Melissa Smith, MOTS, mentor: Karen R. Hebert, PhD, OTR/L, Department of Occupational Therapy, “Time-Dependent Decay of Information in Working Memory Can Be Mitigated by Presentation Style”

Poster 11: Emily Ford, MOTS, Kristin Harrington, MOTS, Meagan Welsh, MOTS, mentor: Lea Ann Lowery, Med, OTR/L, Occupational Therapy Department, “Exploring Behavioral and Developmental Skills and medical Symptoms Which Influence Development of Toileting Independence in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder”

Poster 13: Kathryn Ward Gordon, MS, P2 UMKC School of Pharmacy at MU, Daniel S. Aistrope, Pharm.D., UMKC School of Pharmacy at MU in association with the MU School  of Health Professions, Mark E. Patterson, PhD, MPH, UMKC School of Pharmacy, Lynn E. Keplinger, MD, FACP, CPE, University of Missouri General Internal Medicine Clinics, Mentor: Kelly A. Cochran, Pharm.D., BCPS, UMKC School of Pharmacy at MU in association with the MU School of Health Professions, “Adverse Drug Event Identification and Documentation: Analysis of Focus Group Results and Future Applications Regarding Healthcare Professionals’ Attitudes and Practices in Ambulatory Setting”

Poster 22: Meredith Lilley, MOTS, jenna Nelson, MOTS, Samantha Shannon, MOTS, Mentor: Allison Kabel, PhD, Department of Health Sciences, “How Occupational Therapy can help a CAM-Oriented Cancer Patient Live His or Her Best Life”

Poster 33 – School of Health Professions Dean’s Award: Sasha Rowles, Undergraduate, Mentor: Nancy Cheak-Zamora, PhD, Department of Health Sciences, “Financial Burden of ASD”

Poster 48: Marla Davidson, MOTS, Celia Close, MOTS, Mentor: Meena Iyer, Phd, OTR/L, Department of Occupational Therapy, “Efficacy of an Online Problem-Based Learning Course in Occupational Therapy Education.”

Poster 76: Annie Bastida, MPH Candidate, Mentor: Jane McElroy, PhD, Family and Community Medicine, “Playgrounds without Borders: Motivating Children to participate and Comply with Physical Activity Intervention”

Poster 85: Arin Hennessey, BS, DMU, MHS Student, Mentor: Sharlette Anderson, MHS, RDMS, RVT, RDCS, Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, School of Health Professions, “Investigation of the Potential Windows and Methods for Viewing the Tongue Using Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound”

Poster 88: Stephen Johnson, BA, Graduate Student, Mentor: Sharlette Anderson, MHS, RDMS, RVT, RDCS, School of Health Professions – Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, “Using Ultrasound to Assess First Year Sonography Students for Wrist Injury”

Posted on: November 27th, 2012

Senior Health Sciences Major, Jean Taylor, lost 100 pounds and now has the chance to win big.

When walking to class and climbing all the stairs on campus made Jean drained and winded, she decided  to make some lifestyle changes and start a weigh-loss program called Ideal Shape.

Along with meal replacement shakes, the program comes with Brain Training CDs which helped Jean focus on her personal “ideal shape” rather than BMI or the scale. This, along with exercise, helped Jean kick start her new physical and mental lifestyle which lead her to where she is today.

She entered Ideal Shape’s Ship Shape Challenge essay contest in September to convince others they can meet their health goals, and became the month’s winner. Now it’s time for the final challenge where all of the monthly winners’ essays compete for the most votes. The three contestants with the most votes will win cash prizes and the first place winner gets a Caribbean cruise along with a cash prize.

Voting begins November 1st! “Like” Ideal Shape’s FaceBook page to see before and after pictures of the contestants and, of course, vote.

Read Jean’s essay here: http://ow.ly/eNC27

Congratulations Jean! Your SHP family is very proud of you!

Posted on: October 26th, 2012

DMU Students Arin Hennessey and Stephen Johnson took first and second place respectively in Sample Competition at the SDMS convention in Seattle. Quinton Bell, Mary Beth Marx, Arielle Steffe and Nicole Cofer won 3rd place in the research poster contest. Their poster was entitled: “The Effect of Electromagnetic Waves in Cell Phones on Ultrasound.” Their findings? No effect was seen meaning cell phone usage does not appear to interfere when performing sonograms. Way to go DMU Students!

Posted on: October 18th, 2012

On Saturday, October 6 the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program at Mizzou SHP hosted an alumni reunion celebrating TEN years as a program! In attendance was one member of the original class, and guests from all the classes up to today. The group enjoyed reconnecting over pancakes and sausage and were on hand for a short presentation by Dean Richard Oliver. Thanks to everyone who attended, and all those who were here in spirit. We’re looking forward to many more decades of DMU education here at Mizzou SHP!

If you missed it, check out all the photos from the event on Facebook!

Posted on: October 10th, 2012

Graduate student, Kate McIntyre, will have two posters on display at the Missouri Public Health Association Conference this week.

Kate got involved through an internship for her dual degree program with the MPH program and the School of Journalism. Combining health promotion and education with her event planning and communication experience to improve health outcomes, she decided, would be a great use of her time.

The conference will host a mix of more than 160 public health practitioners, policy advocates, higher education professionals and students from throughout the state. Along with a list of activities and speakers, twenty posters will be in display, two of which are Kate’s.

Kate’s internship enables her to work closely with Susan G. Komen Foundation outreach, and to increase breast cancer awareness among African American women in Columbia and Jefferson City. Here is one of her posters that will be on display. Great job Kate!

Posted on: September 26th, 2012

A lounge and study area in Lewis and Clark Halls got a face-lift this Summer, and it’s ready for use! There are new comfy chairs on the mezzanine and the computer lab looks great. We can’t wait to see you there studying and hanging out with friends!

Posted on: August 23rd, 2012

SHP wants to know what you’re going to accomplish this year! Are you working towards getting in to your professional program? Do you want to get an A in a class you’re worried about? Stop by Lewis 100 to make your mark and document your goals for the year. (Plus we will give you candy!)

Posted on: August 20th, 2012

On Sunday, July 15, Occupational Therapy students from SHP hosted “All Skate,” an inclusive skating event for families with members with disabilities. OT volunteers were on hand to assist participants and wheelchairs, strollers, wagons, rolling walkers and other assistive devices were welcome on the rink floor.

More than 50 volunteers and participants made the event a huge success – one that OT students hope to repeat in the near future. Check out the event coverage on KOMU!

And we’re posting a photo slideshow as well. It certainly looks like a good time was had by all! Click to view slideshow.

Posted on: July 15th, 2012

The Mizzou SHP Respiratory Therapy Program hosted the first of 2 asthma camps this weekend – this one in Potosi.  Check out these pictures – a good time was definitely had by all!

The concept behind “Camp Catch-Ya-Breath” is that the camp is FREE for kids with moderate to severe asthma, and is staffed by volunteer health professionals who make sure the kids have a safe camp experience. For most of the kids involved, this camp is their only chance to have a “camp” experience because their asthma makes it too difficult or dangerous to attend a regular summer camp. In addition to fun camp activities like swimming, hiking and crafts, campers learn disease management strategies to help them feel more in control of their lives and their illness.  This weekend’s camp in Potosi was hosted in partnership with Washington County Memorial Hospital. The next camp is June 29-July 1 in Columbia. Visit Mizzou SHP Respiratory Therapy online for more information.

Posted on: June 18th, 2012

Adaptive Gymnastics is holding a session this summer!

It will be held June 14 – July 19 every Thursday from 7-8 p.m at Tiger Performance Complex. 

The cost is $10 and checks can be made payable to TAG. 

Contact the Head Coaches with any questions or for more information: Jeff Krug: (573)882-3561  krugj@health.missouri.edu, Max Lewis: (573)449-2847

Posted on: May 30th, 2012

What a lovely mural we have added to our alumni office in Lewis Hall! It truly makes for a welcoming environment, don’t you think?

Posted on: May 3rd, 2012

Hot off the press! Please take the time to update yourself on everything SHP in this semester’s issue of the Touchstone.

http://digitaltouchstone.missouri.edu/publication?i=110106

Posted on: May 2nd, 2012

Five members of the SHP family were “tapped” in to secret honorary societies on April 27 – Tap Day.

Adriana Saladrigas, PT student, and Dean Richard Oliver were inducted into QEBH. Advisor Ruth Crozier was inducted into Mystical 7. Carly Love, OT student, was indicated into Mortar Board Society. And Mary Burke, Health Sciences student, was inducted into ODK. Congratulations to all of the honorees!

Posted on: May 1st, 2012

The Missouri Society for Respiratory Care (MSRC) Conference was April 24-47. Many deserving SHP students won scholarships and awards.

Jessica Killian (RT ’13) took first place for the John Rogers Scholarship with second place a tie between Stephanie Woods (RT ’13) and Jillian Kingsbury (RT ’13).

Senior Ivan Lee (RT ’12) won the Glen Kolander Memorial Leadership Award.

Alumna Dana Evans (RT ’01) won the Craig Zeigelbein Award and alumnus GW Hamilton (RT ’03) is the new MSRC President Elect.

Last but not least, Mizzou’s “Sputum Bowl” trivia team took 2nd place overall in a brilliant show of professionalism, intelligence and sportsmanship. Congrats to all!

Posted on: April 30th, 2012