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"It's a complete exhaustion that consumes you.” That is how Regan Hill described what he felt while battling cancer as a young child. Today, the medical student sets out to help children with severe health problems – including those in need of cancer care.

We’re proud to announce that Kansas City University (KCU) was recently named as one of Kansas City’s 2024 Healthiest Employers by the Kansas City Business Journal for the fourth year in a row. This prestigious accolade reflects KCU's unwavering commitment to prioritizing the well-being of its employees through its KCyou Well-Being program.

When the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine selected Kansas City as the location for its annual conference, Educating Leaders 2024, it presented an opportunity for KCU to host our osteopathic colleagues, showcasing cutting-edge technology, innovative curriculum and campus and impressive research across all KCU colleges.

The state of Missouri mirrors most of the country when it comes to a need for primary care doctors. KCU medical students explain how they are working to fulfill the need. 

Kansas City University alumni and faculty continue to achieve excellence in the field of osteopathic medicine.

KCU's Dr. Gautam Desai, AACOM President Dr. Robert Cain and Dr. Dawn Mussallem with the Mayo Clinic speak with Fox 4 on why doctors are focusing on how food plays a part in whole health.

It’s been a year of firsts at Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine, which opened in Joplin in 2023, with 80 students in its first class. Three of those students are recipients of the Indian Health Service’s Health Professions scholarship. 

His grandmother’s battle with breast cancer when he was in college impacted Bradley Creamer, PhD, profoundly. Years later, it inspired him to dedicate his career to helping others facing the disease. 

Understanding the early warning signs of autism is key to teaching children how to manage and respond to stressors. KCU’s Dr. Amy Sickel explains.

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.

Kansas City University highlighted science as the different colleges took part in a day known for showcasing innovative research and scientific discoveries. 

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.