KCU in the News

KCU medical student selected to run in the Boston Marathon

Apr 12, 2024

KCU medical student Ryan Sorenson will be one of 30,000 elite runners competing in the Boston Marathon. He’s running with a message of staying healthy in hopes of inspiring fitness in others.

Solar eclipse eye safety

Apr 5, 2024

Millions of Americans are expected to watch the solar eclipse. KCU’s Dr. Ben Grin spoke to Fox 4 News and shared important guidance to protect the eyes from injury and long-term damage.

Tornado preparedness and response

By KSNF Apr 5, 2024

April marks the beginning of tornado season in the Ozarks. While tornadoes are often unpredictable, you can keep your family safe by taking steps to prepare in advance. KCU’s Dr. Ken Stewart explains.

KCU’s Dr. Grin speaks on Missouri’s rising cases of congenital syphilis infections

Mar 28, 2024

KCU’s Benjamin Grin, assistant professor of primary care who also serves as chief medical officer for the Kansas City Health Department, spoke during the business session of the Kansas City Council meeting about the impact of Missouri’s rising cases of congenital syphilis infections and the lack of prenatal care. 

KCU-Joplin medical students take part in mass casualty simulation

By KOAM Mar 26, 2024

First-year students played the role of victims while second-year students portrayed emergency medical personnel.

Kansas City University medical students celebrate Match Day

By KSNF Mar 19, 2024

KCU joined universities across the nation in hosting a Match Day celebration for fourth-year medical students.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

By KSNF Mar 8, 2024

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. KCU's Dr. Ken Stewart speaks on the disease and offers guidance on prevention.

How to not let stress take over

By WDAF Mar 8, 2024

What should you keep in mind when you want to reduce stress? KCU's Dr. Amy Sickel speaks on how to practice living in the moment and differences between stress, worry and rumination.

AMP-UP: New program accelerates path for students seeking medical, dental degrees

Mar 7, 2024

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.

KCU's Oral Health Center provides patient with life-changing care

By KODE 12 Mar 5, 2024

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 medical student tutors foster children

By KSNF Mar 5, 2024

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.

Preparing for an earlier and longer allergy season

By WDAF Feb 28, 2024

Allergy season is starting as early as February this year. KCU’s Dr. Gautam Desai offers guidance on how to reduce seasonal allergy symptoms.