KCU in the News
Fast-tracking rural students into health care careers
Kansas City University has launched the Rural Health Scholars, an innovative partnership with 10 regional colleges designed to fast-track students from rural, medically underserved counties in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas into careers as osteopathic physicians or dentists.
How to keep kids safe in the summer heat: Expert tips from KCU's Nicole Fremarek
Kansas City University’s Dr. Nicole Fremarek shares practical tips on preventing heat-related illness in children, from early hydration to recognizing warning signs of heat exhaustion.
Dr. Sarah Getch joins Win for KC initiative to explore body image beyond the game
KCU’s Dr. Sarah Getch discusses how young female athletes can build confidence, embrace body image and grow beyond comparison and perfectionism in this episode of the Winning @ Wellness series.
Summer mental health matters: KCU’s Dr. Sarah Getch offers guidance for families
School's out — but mental health shouldn’t take a break.
Dental visit at KCU’s Oral Health Center leads to life-saving cancer discovery
When Sarah Woolsey came to the KCU Oral Health Center for tooth pain, she never expected the care team would detect early-stage oral cancer.
Human kindness in action – with help from a future doctor
When KCU osteopathic medical student Nicole Nudelman stopped for donuts, she didn’t expect to help reunite a stolen dog with his owner.
Dr. Joseph Williams shares how KCU Is preparing doctors for the age of AI
Dr. Joseph Williams highlights how Kansas City University is leading the charge in integrating artificial intelligence into medical training.
How this KCU Alumnus is protecting worker health at the Department of Energy
Kansas City University alumnus Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Everson, DO, MPH, is making a difference at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as chief medical officer.
KCU alum serves up pasta after saving lives
KCU alum Dr. Mitchell Fagan balances life as an ER doctor with his passion for pasta as the owner of Zero Zero, a Kansas City restaurant and pasta shop focused on handmade, locally sourced dishes.
KCU tackles the physician shortage, one doctor at a time
Dr. Robert Steele, a 2022 KCU graduate, shares why Joplin felt like the right place to build his career.
KCU brings cutting-edge orthopedic training to the heartland
Kansas City University welcomed 30 top medical students from across the country for the fourth annual Orthopedic Boot Camp.
KCU’s Dr. Nicole Fremarek on the risks of TikTok skincare trends
Kansas City University's Dr. Nicole Fremarek explains why many viral TikTok skincare routines can be harmful for teens.