The free event is Dec. 5 at Truman State University in Kirksville; sessions also presented online.
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KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The 2025 Missouri Health Symposium will bring together professionals and community members for a daylong conversation on integrative approaches to health and well-being. The event, themed “The Science and Practice of Holistic Health,” is Friday, Dec. 5, both online via Zoom and in person at Truman State University in Kirksville.
The event is free and open to the public, said Carrie Elsen, University of Missouri Extension field specialist in health and nutrition.
The symposium will explore how scientific research and practical innovation are shaping the future of whole-person care, she said. Presenters from medicine, nutrition, public health and allied disciplines will share insights on topics ranging from wellness coaching and cellular health to the evolution of osteopathic medicine and the emerging role of psychedelic-assisted therapies.
“The Missouri Health Symposium provides a forum for professionals from diverse fields to share evidence-based strategies for improving health and well-being,” Elsen said. “It’s an opportunity to examine how science and practice come together to support holistic health in our communities.”
The event concludes with an optional visit to the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine at A.T. Still University in Kirksville. Founded in 1892, ATSU is the world’s first osteopathic medical school.
The Missouri Health Symposium is a collaboration of University of Missouri Extension, Truman State University and A.T. Still University.
Details and registration. For more information, contact Carrie Elsen at 573-633-2640 or celsen@missouri.edu.