KCU in the News

How to stay heart healthy during the Super Bowl

By WDAF Feb 6, 2023

Many research studies show an increase in heart attack cases during the Super Bowl. Dr. Gautam Desai, KCU professor and chair of Primary Care, speaks about what heart attack symptoms to look out for during the big game.

Kansas City University medical students return to Kenyan clinic for out-of-textbook experience

Feb 6, 2023

For the first time since the pandemic began, Kansas City University medical students returned to a Kenyan clinic to help diagnose and treat patients as part of the school's global health outreach program. Two students share what the experience taught them and how it influenced their medical careers. For the full story, click here

Impacts of a high ankle sprain injury

By WDAF Jan 26, 2023

Dr. Bryan Beutel, Kansas City University assistant professor of Primary Care, speaks on causes of high ankle sprains and common treatments for the injury.

Tips for ensuring good oral health year-round

By KSNF Jan 19, 2023

Dr. Linda Niessen, founding dean of KCU’s College of Dental Medicine, shares tips for ensuring good oral health year-round on KSN’s Local News Today. Click here to watch now.

New U.S. lawmaker visits KCU-Joplin

By Joplin Globe Jan 19, 2023

Having been sworn in as Missouri’s 7th District U.S. representative to the 118th U.S. Congress a little more than two weeks ago, Rep. Eric Burlison stopped off Wednesday at Kansas City University in Joplin.

Frontiers CTSI spotlights KCU's dean of the College of Biosciences Dr. Robert White

Jan 10, 2023

With his unmistakable Boston accent and the excitement in his voice, you can tell how passionate KCU's dean of the College of Biosciences Dr. Robert White is about his research and teaching. 

The importance of knowing CPR

By KODE 12 Jan 6, 2023

KCU's Dr. Ken Stewart speaks to KODE on the importance of knowing CPR to assist others who may experience cardiac arrest. 

CPR, defibrillator can be useful tools in aiding someone with cardiac arrest

By Joplin Globe Jan 6, 2023

When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field last week from cardiac arrest, it stunned the country. KCU's Dr. Ken Stewart spoke to the Joplin Globe about how cardiac arrest is a common health issue and one that can be attended to by nearly anyone with knowledge of CPR or a defibrillator.

Dry January: Benefits of taking a break from drinking alcohol

By WDAF Jan 5, 2023

The start of a new year provides an opportunity to take a month off from drinking in a trend called Dry January. Dr. Gautam Desai, professor and chair of Primary Care at KCU talks about the benefits of taking a break from and examining the relationship people have with drinking alcohol.

Battling feelings of holiday loneliness

By WDAF Dec 15, 2022

KCU's Dr. Sarah Getch speaks on why people feel holiday loneliness and how to overcome those feelings.

How to stay healthy while you're traveling for the holidays

By WDAF Dec 14, 2022

Dr. Gautam Desai, Kansas City campus chair of primary care and professor, discusses how travelers can take steps to stay healthy during the holiday season.

Contagious conversations: Food is medicine podcast

Dec 13, 2022

KCU alumna, Dr. Elizabeth Petelin, discusses the critical linkage between food and nutrition in the latest episode of the CDC Foundation's Contagious Conversations podcast.