KCU News
Detecting breast cancer early
Breast surgeon and breast cancer survivor, Deepa Halaharvi, DO (COM '08), speaks on the importance of early detection as October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Breast Cancer Awareness: Early detection
Early detection is often the key to a successful outcome after a breast cancer diagnosis. KCU’s Dr. Ken Stewart shares important information about the disease as well as some of the factors that can put women at greater risk.
KCU holds pinning and hooding ceremonies for PsyD students
KCU celebrated students in doctorate of clinical psychology program with a pinning and hooding ceremony September 28, 2023.
Women in Medicine Month: Perspective from the Dean of Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
It’s Women in Medicine month and an opportunity to reflect upon being a woman in academic medicine a year into deanship at the Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM).
Coping with stay-at-home mom burnout, depression and isolation
Being a stay-at-home mom is often the most fulfilling job in the workplace. It can also be the most difficult one. Stay-at-home moms are more likely to suffer from burnout, guilt, isolation and depression. Dr. Sarah Getch, who heads the psychology department at Kansas City University, shares more.
KCU student takes part in research describing risks of vaping CBD among youth
A team led by UNMC College of Public Health researchers has published an article that describes the risks of vaping cannabidiol (CBD) among adolescents. Avina Mahorke, KCU-Joplin College of Osteopathic Medicine student who served as a co-author of the study, said that “nearly 6% of the whole cohort did not know if they had vaped CBD or not.”
Kansas City University Named a “2023 Great College to Work For”
Kansas City University (KCU) is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program.
What should you know when detecting ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer can cause many symptoms that range from abdominal pain to fatigue. KCU alumna, Kathy Lafavor, DO (COM '06), speaks on the importance of early detection of ovarian cancer.
Tick season lasts beyond summer
Ticks can cause severe illness, allergies to meat and even death. Now, they are being seen outside of the summer months. KCU's Dr. Gautam Desai explains how to avoid tick bites.
Score 1 for Health screening event takes place at KCU-Joplin campus
KCU-Joplin welcomed nearly 150 local fifth graders during a Score 1 for Health screening event. Medical students performed physical assessments and gained valuable clinical experience while the children had a chance to see science in action.
Three best healthy breakfasts
Greek yogurt provides the calcium and phosphate needed to keep your teeth healthy, Dr. Erinne Kennedy, assistant dean of curriculum and integrated learning for Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine and consumer advisor spokesperson for the American Dental Association, told TODAY.com.
Causes of headache pain
Headaches plague over half the population at some point in their lives. While most are treatable, some headaches can signal a more serious health issue. KCU’s Dr. Ken Stewart explains.