KCU in the News

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.

Celebrating sensibly will help you avoid a Super Bowl hangover. KCU’s Dr. Gautam Desai offers guidance to keep in mind.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.