Office of Health Outreach, Policy & Education
HOPE's Impact
HOPE is uniquely situated to provide a force multiplier impact on improving the health and well-being of Missourians through shared resources and expertise and is poised to assist in translating research into practice through the MU Extension infrastructure, existing partnerships, and community engagement.
Over the past three years, the HOPE units have collectively leveraged $30M in new grants and contracts and established 160 collaborations, partnerships, and initiatives encompassing national, state, and community-based groups to address a wide range of identified health needs. HOPE leaders view their ideal collaboration as a cross-disciplinary practice that makes work easier, of higher quality, and of a greater impact.
HOPE is a valued partnership strategically connected to the community. Through this partnership, the university strives to identify community health issues and work to ensure initiatives are focused on the whole person.
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Inside HOPE
5
HOPE Departments
90+
Professional staff and academic faculty
100+
Online and in-person courses
CHP
Center for Health Policy
To foster dialogue and analysis of health policy issues
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CEHP
Continuing Education for Health Professions
To provide relevant and responsive learning programing designed to narrow professional practice gaps with a commitment to lifelong learning
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CHEO
Community Health Engagement & Outreach
To achieve optimal health and well-being for every Missourian at every stage of life
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MTN
Missouri Telehealth Network
To develop, study, and use telehealth solutions that improve access by providing high-value, patient-centered health care and medical education
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Enhancing Rural Healthcare Workforce
Rural Scholars Program
To provide rural programming and clinical learning environments to recruit and prepare MU medical students for future rural practice
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