KCU in the News

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.

Cory Fisk has a healthy new smile thanks to the care he received at KCU’s Oral Health Center. He shares his heartwarming story with KODE’s Gretchen Bolander.

KCU first-year medical student Chris Stewart loves school. He hopes his love for learning sparks something in the foster kids he tutors each week in partnership with a local organization.

Allergy season is starting as early as February this year. KCU’s Dr. Gautam Desai offers guidance on how to reduce seasonal allergy symptoms.

KCU students gained invaluable experience in Guatemala treating underserved patients while helping improve the well-being of the community there.

Screenings are now underway for those who would like to become patients at KCU's Oral Health Center. Dr. Linda Niessen tells us more.