KCU faculty member Dr. Ben Grin, who also serves as chief medical officer of the Kansas City Health Department, is at the forefront of addressing critical public health issues like mpox. His dual roles allow him to offer invaluable insights to our community while providing KCU medical students with a unique, real-world perspective on public health. Dr. Grin integrates his on-the-ground experience into his teaching, preparing the next generation of health care professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to tackle current and future health challenges. He shared his knowledge about the virus with Kansas City’s Fox4 News.