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Hair stylist Molly Deimeke was ecstatic in February when she passed a certified educator test for John Paul Mitchell Systems. Although she has aced the yearly certification exam many times, the 2015...
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Medical Students Thank Legacy Teachers
The University of Missouri School of Medicine celebrated the important role that patients and their families play in the education of medical students with its 10th annual Legacy Teachers luncheon on...
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Investigating America’s No. 1 Killer
Studying microscopic cells in blood vessels that are thinner than a human hair, Ron Korthuis, PhD, has a very big job. He investigates cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in Missouri and...
View ArticleMissouri’s Mammogram Law
Your mammogram results are in, and you’ve been told that you have dense breasts. Now what? While this term might leave room for confusion or even panic, there’s no need to be alarmed. “Dense breast...
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Match Sparks Excitement
Each year, a single day in March brings anticipation and hope for thousands of medical students. It’s called Match Day, and it occurs simultaneously at medical schools across the country. Students...
View ArticlePicking the Best Provider
When you need to see a health care provider immediately with no appointment, you can drop by one of three Mizzou Quick Care clinics in Columbia, Missouri. Our Quick Care clinics are open to everyone...
View ArticleGrowing for Patients
To meet growing patient needs, University of Missouri Health Care began construction in June 2015 on a $40 million, four-story expansion of the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute. University leaders,...
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Top Academic Medical Center
University of Missouri Health Care has gathered its share of awards, including recognition as one of the top hospitals in the state by U.S. News and World Report and being ranked nationally as “Most...
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Ultimate Family Gift
Riding his motorcycle, hunting and camping are on Bob Mullett’s to-do list this summer. Since undergoing a kidney transplant at the University of Missouri in January 2015, Mullett said he feels like he...
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Making a Splash
Loren Figueroa’s knee injury nearly ended her athletic career as a diver on the University of Missouri’s Swim and Dive team. “I cannot imagine my life without this sport,” Figueroa said. “It is my...
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Hair stylist Molly Deimeke was ecstatic in February when she passed a certified educator test for John Paul Mitchell Systems. Although she has aced the yearly certification exam many times, the 2015...
View ArticleLow-Intervention Birth Program
Designed for women with low-risk pregnancies, the Low Intervention Birth Program is a new option at Women’s and Children’s Hospital. The program includes prenatal care and education, labor and delivery...
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Test Catches Asthma in Kids Before Symptoms Appear
University of Missouri researchers have found that a common pulmonary function test can help with early diagnosis and better outcomes for children with asthma. This early diagnosis could reduce the...
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Diving into Autism Research
Swim lessons for many kids can mean endless hours kicking in the pool or facing their fear of the diving board. The experience for children with autism, however, can be quite different. With constant...
View ArticleProtein Packs a Punch
Approximately 60 percent of young people skip breakfast up to four times a week. University of Missouri researchers recently found that eating a high- protein breakfast – containing 35 grams of protein...
View ArticleApp Aids Patients with Depression
Approximately 16 million American adults are affected by depression. However, many patients see a psychiatrist only once every two to three months. Recognizing that patients often forget how their...
View ArticleGiving With A ‘Happy Heart’
In talking with Robert Douglas, it is clear he cares deeply about two things: the University of Missouri and helping provide mental health resources for everyone. The Douglas family decided to put...
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United Against Cancer
When you see a doctor at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center wearing this pin, you can be sure that he or she has met MD Anderson Center NetworkⓇ standards for exceptional care. Twenty-six physicians at Ellis...
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With Every Heartbeat
Ever listen to someone’s heartbeat and wonder what causes that sound? It is the constant opening and closing of heart valves that regulate blood flow to and from the heart and lungs. These “drummers”...
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