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June 5, 2013
Nursing Faculty Member Receives UM President’s Inter-Campus Collaboration Award
June 5, 2013Columbia, Mo. — Debra Gayer, associate professor in the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing (MU SSON), was recently honored with the University of Missouri System President’s Award for Inter-Campus Collaboration. Gayer shared the award with colleagues at the University of Missouri–St. Louis and University of Missouri–Kansas City Schools of Nursing: Dawn…
June 3, 2013
Seniors Who Exercise Regularly Experience Less Physical Decline as They Age, MU Study Finds
June 3, 2014 COLUMBIA, Mo. –The majority of adults aged 65 and older remains inactive and fails to meet recommended physical activity guidelines, previous research has shown. However, these studies have not represented elders living in retirement communities who may have more access to recreational activities and exercise equipment. Now, researchers at the University of…
April 8, 2013
2013 Award Recipients Announced at Annual Banquet
The University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing celebrated the accomplishments of its alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends during the 23rd Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony.
March 26, 2013
MU Program Helps Health Care Workers Move Past Tragedy
Program has been recognized nationallyMarch 26, 2013Story Contact(s): Christian Basi, 573.882.4430COLUMBIA, Mo. —When a patient dies unexpectedly, whether suddenly or after a long illness, the loss can hit loved ones hard. In some of these cases, health care workers can be affected deeply due to the emotional bonding that can occur between patients and their…
March 4, 2013
MU’s Rebecca Johnson to Take on National Advisory Role
March 04, 2013Story Contact(s): Nathan Hurst, 573.882.6217COLUMBIA, Mo. — Rebecca Johnson, a professor at the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, director of Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction, and the Millsap Professor of Gerontological Nursing in the Sinclair School of Nursing, has been elected to the National Academies of Practice (NAP) and the Veterinary Medicine Academy…
Feb. 25, 2013
Dogs Improve Quality of Life for Families with Children with Autism, MU Study Finds
New social media mapping methods allow MU researchers to analyze posts by families affected by autismFeb. 25, 2013Story Contact(s): Nathan Hurst, 573.882.6217Families who have children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are often faced with significant challenges, such as caregiver burden, sleep deprivation, and psychological distress. Because of these difficulties, ownership of pet and service dogs…
Feb. 12, 2013
School launches new DNP program area
Feb. 12, 2013Columbia, Mo. — The University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing (MU SSON) is launching a new online doctoral program area with a $250,000 investment from the university. The new nursing leadership and innovations in health care area of study within the current doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program will allow students to…
Jan. 29, 2013
Low-income Pregnant Women in Rural Areas Experience High Levels of Stress; Mothers’ and Babies’ Health at Risk, MU Researcher Says
Jan. 29, 2013Story Contact(s): Jesslyn ChewCOLUMBIA, Mo. – Stress during pregnancy puts mothers’ and their babies’ health at risk, previous research has shown. Now, a University of Missouri study indicates low-income pregnant women in rural areas experience high levels of stress yet lack appropriate means to manage their emotional and physical well-being. Health providers should…