KCU News

Nearsightedness in children has increased at an alarming rate over the past 30 years. According to recent studies, excessive screen time may be the culprit. KCU’s Dr. Ken Stewart shares more.

Rockhurst University and Kansas City University announced a new agreement that will provide high school graduates an accelerated pathway to earn a medical degree in just seven years. This collaboration marks a significant step toward enhancing access to medical education in the Kansas City region.

This episode brings mentoring into focus from both sides of the experience—the student and the seasoned physician.

The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) announced the five colleges of osteopathic medicine (COMs) chosen to pilot the nation’s first residency readiness boot camp framework.

In contact sports like football, safety is crucial. KCU's Dr. Nicole Fremarek dives into the impact of the Guardian Cap, a new innovation designed to reduce concussion risk among players.

In a recent blog post for the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Erinne Kennedy, DMD, assistant dean of curriculum and integrated learning, emphasizes the crucial role that antibiotic stewardship plays in dentistry to improve patient safety and reduce antimicrobial resistance globally.

As the vibrant energy of Homecoming filled the air, Kansas City University alumni gathered to honor those changing health care for good.

At the Score 1 for Health and OneSight vision clinic at KCU, children discover the transformative power of clear vision. Annette Campbell, Director of Score 1 for Health, emphasizes how vital eye health is to a child’s growth and learning journey.

Imagine stepping into an anatomy lab, where the air buzzes with the excitement of discovery. Here, amidst the silent teachers—the cadavers—Kansas City University Student Doctor Colleen Reed is redefining medical education.

Joseph Peters II, a second-year medical student at Kansas City University, has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Burnett Osteopathic Student Researcher Grant from the American Osteopathic Foundation.

In partnership with the Advocates for the American Osteopathic Association (AAOA), the American Osteopathic Foundation (AOF) has presented Krystian Koszalka, spouse of Kansas City University (KCU) alumna Karina Wojtas-Koszalka, DO (COM 2024), with the 2024 Donna Jones Moritsugu Memorial Award.

Struggling to get a good night's sleep? KCU alumna and renowned sleep expert Dr. Talene Churukian shares her top tips for better rest!