Recent News
March 4, 2025
New research sheds light on breastfeeding barriers in rural communities
SSON study examines factors impacting why rural first-time moms often switch from breastfeeding to formula feeding their infants.
Jan. 3, 2025
Mizzou researchers aim to reduce avoidable hospitalizations for nursing home residents with dementia
A new National Institutes of Health-funded study finds nursing home residents with dementia are more likely to be involved in avoidable hospitalizations.
Oct. 14, 2024
Nightingale Spotlight: Deidre Wipke-Tevis, BSN ’85
Lifting up others through education, mentorship and philanthropy.
Aug. 27, 2024
SSON researchers explore solutions to help reduce nurse burnout
Study finds giving nurses massages during their shifts may improve physical health and mental well-being.
June 28, 2024
Dean Lori Popejoy selected fellow of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
GSA is the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization dedicated to the field of aging and selects fellows for their outstanding contributions to the field of gerontology.
June 24, 2024
Leading the way in nursing home care
Mizzou researcher Marilyn Rantz has dedicated her life to improving the quality of care in nursing homes. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine say her efforts should be emulated nationwide.
May 29, 2024
Kimberly Powell honored for pioneering work in health informatics and gerontology
Powell inducted as Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association and announced as 2024 Betty Irene Moore Fellow at UC Davis