KCU in the News
Preparing for an earlier and longer allergy season
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 Global Health serving in Guatemala
KCU students gained invaluable experience in Guatemala treating underserved patients while helping improve the well-being of the community there.
KCU Oral Health Center screenings
Screenings are now underway for those who would like to become patients at KCU's Oral Health Center. Dr. Linda Niessen tells us more.
Game day tips to avoid a hangover
Celebrating sensibly will help you avoid a Super Bowl hangover. KCU’s Dr. Gautam Desai offers guidance to keep in mind.
Don't skip flossing when it comes to oral hygiene practices
Flossing is one of the most important oral hygiene practices to protect your teeth against plaque, the bacteria that causes tooth decay and gum disease. KCU’s Dr. Linda Niessen demonstrates the proper technique.
Smart food choices can benefit your oral health
A diet overhaul is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions made every year. Making smart food choices can benefit more than just our waistlines by ensuring a healthy smile all year long. KCU’s Dr. Linda Niessen explains.
Healthy smiles contribute to overall health
KCU’s College of Dental Medicine and Bright Futures Carthage each received $10,000 grants from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to improve dental health for children in rural communities. Dr. Linda Niessen explains how healthy smiles contribute to overall health.
Signs and symptoms of thyroid concerns
Though it’s a small gland, the thyroid has a big job producing and releasing vital hormones that regulate the body’s metabolic rate, growth and development. When it’s not working properly, it can result in a number of health issues. KCU’s Dr. Ken Stewart explains.
Kansas City University welcomes new director for the Center for Population Health and Equity
Kansas City University is pleased to announce the addition of Catherine Lindsey Satterwhite, PhD, MSPH, MPH, who will serve as the executive director of the new Center for Population Health and Equity.
Oral health and holiday stress
The stress that sometimes results during the holidays can wreak havok on our oral health. KCU's Dr. Linda Niessen gives helpful tips to manage some of the surprising oral conditions that stress can cause.
Keeping kids on a schedule during the holidays
With school-age children now on winter break, maintaining a routine can be challenging. KCU's Dr. Gautam Desai offers guidance for keeping kids on a schedule during the busyness of the holiday season.
KCU's John Paulson, DO, named Access Family Care's interim chief medical officer
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.