KCU in the News

John Paulson, DO, PhD, will serve as interim chief medical officer for Access Family Care in Southwest Missouri, acting as lead expert on medical and public health topics.

We’ve all heard the phrase “laughter is the best medicine.” Turns out, it's true- for your mental as well as physical health. Dr. Amy Sickel, director of Clinical Psychology Training at Kansas City University, shares some laughs with the news anchors on Fox 4 in Kansas City to demonstrate the many health benefits of laughter.

Winter weather can pose threats to our safety and well-being. KCU’s Dr. Ken Heiles shares important information to keep in mind as winter approaches.

KCU’s Linda Niessen, DMD, spoke to the South Florida District Dental Association about how students learn leadership skills while developing a charitable mentality in addition to the formal dental training they receive at KCU-CDM.

It’s that time of year to spread cheer and goodwill. Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year to spread viruses. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States is in “epidemic” mode for respiratory health as cold and flu season amps up.

Striving for perfection over the holidays can take away from focusing on what really matters. KCU's Dr. Sarah Getch discusses how to overcome holiday anxiety and shift the focus to our values. 

As the days get shorter and colder, it should be a priority to keep up your mental health. KCU's Director of Clinical Psychology Training and Assistant Professor of Health Service Dr. Amy Sickel speaks with KCUR about the effects of seasonal depression.

As we enter into cold and flu season, KCU's Dr. Gautam Desai speaks on the best times to receive a flu shot.

We all want a pearly white smile. A wealth of advice can be found online. Unfortunately, much of it is false or misleading. Learn more as KCU’s Dr. Linda Niessen dispels some of the most common myths surrounding oral health.

Kansas City University is among 63 prestigious higher education institutions to receive the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

Breast surgeon and breast cancer survivor, Deepa Halaharvi, DO (COM '08), speaks on the importance of early detection as October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

Early detection is often the key to a successful outcome after a breast cancer diagnosis. KCU’s Dr. Ken Stewart shares important information about the disease as well as some of the factors that can put women at greater risk.