KCU News
Growing shortage in physicians impacts rural areas
A growing shortage in physicians is impacting rural areas. KCU's Class of 2024 aims to help fill the gap.
Coping with seasonal allergies
Did you know pollen in the air can settle in the lining of your nose, which causes irritation? KCU's Dr. John Paulson gives tips and insight on how to cope with seasonal allergies.
KCU graduates address shortage in primary care
Kansas City University Class of 2024 graduates address shortage in primary care in the Joplin area.
KCU-Joplin Class of 2024 commencement
Kansas City University celebrates 154 graduates in Joplin during the Class of 2024 commencement ceremony.
From patient to doctor: KCU student who overcame childhood cancer prepares to serve as pediatrician
"It's a complete exhaustion that consumes you.” That is how Regan Hill described what he felt while battling cancer as a young child. Today, the medical student sets out to help children with severe health problems – including those in need of cancer care.
KCU Earns Two Workplace Well-Being Awards: Healthiest Employer in KC & Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
We’re proud to announce that Kansas City University (KCU) was recently named as one of Kansas City’s 2024 Healthiest Employers by the Kansas City Business Journal for the fourth year in a row. This prestigious accolade reflects KCU's unwavering commitment to prioritizing the well-being of its employees through its KCyou Well-Being program.
AACOM sessions held at KCU in conjunction with annual conference
When the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine selected Kansas City as the location for its annual conference, Educating Leaders 2024, it presented an opportunity for KCU to host our osteopathic colleagues, showcasing cutting-edge technology, innovative curriculum and campus and impressive research across all KCU colleges.
Primary care deserts
The state of Missouri mirrors most of the country when it comes to a need for primary care doctors. KCU medical students explain how they are working to fulfill the need.
KCU faculty and alumni inducted into the ACOFP Conclave of Fellows Class of 2024
Kansas City University alumni and faculty continue to achieve excellence in the field of osteopathic medicine.
More doctors using food as medicine
KCU's Dr. Gautam Desai, AACOM President Dr. Robert Cain and Dr. Dawn Mussallem with the Mayo Clinic speak with Fox 4 on why doctors are focusing on how food plays a part in whole health.
Indian Health Service scholarships awarded to three students in KCU's College of Dental Medicine
It’s been a year of firsts at Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine, which opened in Joplin in 2023, with 80 students in its first class. Three of those students are recipients of the Indian Health Service’s Health Professions scholarship.
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KCU researchers awarded grant from National Cancer Institute to investigate chemotherapeutic-resistant breast cancer
His grandmother’s battle with breast cancer when he was in college impacted Bradley Creamer, PhD, profoundly. Years later, it inspired him to dedicate his career to helping others facing the disease.