KCU in the News

The state of Missouri mirrors most of the country when it comes to a need for primary care doctors. KCU medical students explain how they are working to fulfill the need. 

KCU's Dr. Gautam Desai, AACOM President Dr. Robert Cain and Dr. Dawn Mussallem with the Mayo Clinic speak with Fox 4 on why doctors are focusing on how food plays a part in whole health.

Understanding the early warning signs of autism is key to teaching children how to manage and respond to stressors. KCU’s Dr. Amy Sickel explains.

KCU medical student Ryan Sorenson will be one of 30,000 elite runners competing in the Boston Marathon. He’s running with a message of staying healthy in hopes of inspiring fitness in others.

Millions of Americans are expected to watch the solar eclipse. KCU’s Dr. Ben Grin spoke to Fox 4 News and shared important guidance to protect the eyes from injury and long-term damage.

April marks the beginning of tornado season in the Ozarks. While tornadoes are often unpredictable, you can keep your family safe by taking steps to prepare in advance. KCU’s Dr. Ken Stewart explains.

KCU’s Benjamin Grin, assistant professor of primary care who also serves as chief medical officer for the Kansas City Health Department, spoke during the business session of the Kansas City Council meeting about the impact of Missouri’s rising cases of congenital syphilis infections and the lack of prenatal care. 

First-year students played the role of victims while second-year students portrayed emergency medical personnel.

KCU joined universities across the nation in hosting a Match Day celebration for fourth-year medical students.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. KCU's Dr. Ken Stewart speaks on the disease and offers guidance on prevention.

What should you keep in mind when you want to reduce stress? KCU's Dr. Amy Sickel speaks on how to practice living in the moment and differences between stress, worry and rumination.

Students admitted to a new accelerated med school and dental school program announced by Pittsburg State University and Kansas City University will save money and time on their path to becoming health care professionals, getting them into the field of medicine more quickly at a time when physicians and dentists are in demand in rural areas like Southeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri.