Inside Mizzou Health Sciences

In this episode, Botswana Blackburn and Mark Kuhnert with the Department of Health Sciences discuss their passion for teaching and engaging with students. They describe how they keep coursework relevant by incorporating current events and real-world applications into their lessons, encouraging students to be well-rounded individuals and future health care leaders. Questions or comments? Email us a...

Learn more about the Stay Strong, Stay Healthy program with Steve Ball, a professor with the Mizzou Department of Physical Therapy. Steve is joined by longtime participant Gus Gustavus and student-instructor Rashad Ennin to discuss the origins of the program as well as how the fitness classes improve physical, mental and social wellness. Questions or comments? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chscommunications@...

Get ready to explore the adventurous sides of School of Social Work faculty members Aaron Thompson and Andy Frey. From competitive water skiing and mountain biking to extreme mountaineering, Aaron and Andy discuss their shared love of risk-taking and the outdoors — including how their passion for adventure has influenced their careers as academics in social work. Questions or comments? Email us at...

In this installment, hear from Trent Guess with the Department of Physical Therapy and Shevon Harvey with the Department of Public Health, who both came to the College of Health Sciences from engineering backgrounds. Listen as Trent and Shevon discuss how their respective experiences in mechanical and industrial engineering gave them the problem-solving skills they still use today at Mizzou. Quest...

In this episode, Jeff Galen with the Nuclear Medicine program and Jennifer Keely with Respiratory Therapy swap stories from their time in the military. Learn about Jennifer’s role in the Air Force Band, Jeff’s unfortunate nickname from his time as a pilot and how their military experiences shaped their paths into health care. Questions or comments? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠chscommunications@missouri.edu⁠⁠⁠...

In our debut episode, Dana Fritz and Christi Baker with the Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences talk about the numerous animals who have been part of the Combs Language Preschool. Get to know the lambs, goats, baby chicks and other animals who have visited the preschool over its 25 years of operation. Questions or comments? Email us at chscommunications@missouri.edu . Learn more ab...

Lea Ann Lowery and Megan Blaufuss discuss their time in the Mizzou Department of Occupational Therapy and how it shaped their careers. They explore the importance of perseverance, the therapeutic use of self and the valuable lessons they now pass on to their own students and clients. Questions or comments? Email us at ⁠chscommunications@missouri.edu⁠ . Learn more about the Mizzou College of Health...

Learn about a foundational class for all Mizzou Physical Therapy students: human gross anatomy. Hear from PT faculty member Teresa Briedwell as well as third-year PT students Garrett Johnson and Lexie Chirpich about their experiences in the class and how it set the course for the rest of their studies. Questions or comments? Email us at ⁠⁠chscommunications@missouri.edu⁠⁠ . Learn more about the Miz...

In this episode, we bring together faculty members Ashley Givens and Carolyn Orbann. Carolyn and Ashley have led numerous study abroad programs, taking Mizzou Health Sciences students to places like South Africa, India and Costa Rica. Listen as they discuss some of their most memorable moments and explain how these programs benefit students and faculty alike. Questions or comments? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠...

Get ready to go beyond the classrooms and clinics for an inside look at the Mizzou College of Health Sciences. From leading-edge research to hands-on learning and inspiring stories, we’re diving deep into the people and ideas shaping the future of health. Don’t miss the launch of this all-new podcast on Friday, April 11, 2025. Questions or comments? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠chscommunications@missouri.edu⁠⁠⁠...