Health and safety

Community Health Engagement and Outreach

MU Extension’s Community Health program’s goal is to achieve optimal health and well-being for every Missourian at every stage of life.

Continuing Education for Health Professions

MU Continuing Education for Health Professions (CEHP) provides evidenced-based, relevant and responsive learning activities designed to narrow professional practice gaps with respect to knowledge, competence, and performance of the healthcare team.

EMS Education Institute

EMS Education provides an evolving and dynamic education and training program to new and existing EMS and Allied Healthcare Professionals that meets and exceeds the current standard of care.

Flood Resources

Flooding remains the deadliest weather-related natural disaster in Missouri. MU Extension's provides updates on flooding and resources for what to do to prepare for a flood and recovery afterward.

An Introduction to Assessing the Environmental Safety of Your Home

Taking Shelter From the Storm: Safe Rooms Video

Tornado Season: Are You Ready?

January 10, 2025 - December 5, 2025

The Whole YOU Challenge

April 15, 2025 - November 11, 2025

Little Roots, Big Harvest: Homesteading Together

August 4, 2025 - December 11, 2025

Law Enforcement Training Academy - Fall 2025

September 9, 2025 - October 30, 2025

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention

Harvest creates rural roadway hazards

October 13, 2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 2, 2025

Expert tips to tackle cyberbullying and protect yourself online

March 19, 2025

Winter weather resources from MU Extension

February 17, 2025

How To? With Health and Human Sciences Podcast

This podcast dives into common issues or situations that Health and Human Sciences faculty members face and teaches how to deal with them. This podcast is managed by Kaylee Wyckwood.

How to Read a Disinfectant Label (PDF)

Examples of information that can be found on a disinfectant label.

Truth or Trend podcast

With so many health trends out there, it can be overwhelming to decide if it is actually true or if it is just a trend. MU Extension Nutrition and Health Specialists and other health field experts are passionate about helping Missourians make the healthy decision the easy decision! Welcome to the University of Missouri Extension’s Truth or Trend podcast where we do the research, so you don’t have to.

Acute Care Hospital Toolkit

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s Acute Care Hospital Toolkit explains the four moments of antibiotic decision making and has tools to support their implementation and improve prescribing.