Community Impact

University Hospital during Winter Storm Landon

Feb. 15, 2022

To the rescue

During Winter Storm Landon, the MU Police Department transported more than 125 MU Health Care employees to and from work — helping ensure patients continued to receive the highest level of care.

a woman sits alone in a room

Feb. 11, 2022

Treatment for trauma is not one-size-fits-all

MU study finds that preventing probationers with mental illness from reoffending might start with diagnosing their trauma.

MURR staff work on producing lutetium-177 (Lu-177).

Feb. 9, 2022

MU research reactor helps supply critical medical isotopes during global disruption

This is a photo of a virus.

Feb. 4, 2022

MU study identifies mutations specific to omicron variant

Findings show impact of mutations on pre-existing antibodies among vaccinated individuals, those who previously tested positive.

campus beauty shot

Feb. 3, 2022

Study: MU generates $5 billion in economic impact for Missouri

In the past four years, the UM System’s economic impact has risen by more than $1 billion.

a woman sits alone in a room

Feb. 1, 2022

Treatment for trauma is not one-size-fits-all

MU study finds that preventing probationers with mental illness from reoffending might start with diagnosing their trauma.

women cutting cake at a baby shower

Jan. 31, 2022

Supporting Columbia’s newest refugee mothers

This weekend, International Programs and MU Health Care partnered with a local group to organize a shower for nearly 20 new and expecting Afghan mothers.

This is a photo of a nurse singing to a baby

Jan. 28, 2022

Providing musical therapy for developing babies

MU Health Care researches examine the effects of music therapy on a baby's neurodevelopment

This is a photo of a telehealth meeting

Jan. 21, 2022

MU study examines benefits, challenges of telehealth in nursing homes during pandemic

Findings highlight telehealth’s ability to reduce patient stress, increase access.

A photo of Dr. Randall Prather standing in front of a sign for the National Swine Resource & Research Center.

Jan. 14, 2022

Paving the way for a historic procedure

MU researcher Randall Prather’s work on pig genetics may soon help thousands of people waiting for organ transplants.

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