KCU News

The stress that sometimes results during the holidays can wreak havok on our oral health. KCU's Dr. Linda Niessen gives helpful tips to manage some of the surprising oral conditions that stress can cause.

With school-age children now on winter break, maintaining a routine can be challenging. KCU's Dr. Gautam Desai offers guidance for keeping kids on a schedule during the busyness of the holiday season.

As many as one in four people can experience feelings of loneliness. That feeling can be amplified during the holiday season. KCU's Dr. Sarah Getch offers guidance for managing those emotions.

John Paulson, DO, PhD, will serve as interim chief medical officer for Access Family Care in Southwest Missouri, acting as lead expert on medical and public health topics.

“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but imagination.” This quote, attributed to Albert Einstein, epitomizes Donald Keating and his desire to balance the demands of his studies with his passion for innovation and creativity.

We’ve all heard the phrase “laughter is the best medicine.” Turns out, it's true- for your mental as well as physical health. Dr. Amy Sickel, director of Clinical Psychology Training at Kansas City University, shares some laughs with the news anchors on Fox 4 in Kansas City to demonstrate the many health benefits of laughter.

Congratulations Class of 2024 on Military Match Day. KCU thanks you for your service! Click here to view all KCU Class of 2024 Military Match students. 

Winter weather can pose threats to our safety and well-being. KCU’s Dr. Ken Heiles shares important information to keep in mind as winter approaches.

Kansas City University (KCU) staff braved the chilly water of Shoal Creek in Joplin, Missouri, for a good cause.

Access Family Care has announced John Paulson, DO, PhD, as interim chief medical officer. In this role, Paulson serves as Access Family Care’s lead expert on medical and public health topics, guiding staff through health policies and organizational management.

KCU’s Linda Niessen, DMD, spoke to the South Florida District Dental Association about how students learn leadership skills while developing a charitable mentality in addition to the formal dental training they receive at KCU-CDM.

It’s that time of year to spread cheer and goodwill. Unfortunately, it’s also the time of year to spread viruses. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States is in “epidemic” mode for respiratory health as cold and flu season amps up.