KCU News
Changing health care for good: Building resilience to tackle burnout and suicide for physicians and students
September 17 marked National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. Sadly, physicians have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession, with an estimated 300 to 400 physician deaths annually.
KCU team members honored among 20 to Know in Health Care
Kansas City University congratulates Richard Schooler, DO, vice president of the Farber-McIntire Campus and founding dean of the College of Health Professions, Sarah J. Hon, DO, KCU clinical professor of Neurology and Vishal Adma, MD, KCU adjunct professor of Psychiatry, on their inclusion in the Kansas City Business Journal 20 to Know in Health Care.
Score 1 for Health launches school year screenings at KCU campuses
Medical and dental students at Kansas City University stepped out of the classroom and into hands-on learning, welcoming hundreds of elementary school students for free health screenings to officially launch the program for the 2025–26 school year.
One in three adults affected by Fatty Liver Disease, KCU expert says
Recent research shows one in three U.S. adults may be affected by fatty liver disease, with excessive alcohol consumption as a major contributor.
Local fifth graders receive free physicals at KCU-Joplin
The Score 1 for Health program provided free head-to-toe physicals and dental exams for local fifth graders at KCU-Joplin.
Score 1 for Health brings free screenings and STEM activities to KC kids
Elementary students from Vita Nova Charter School visited Kansas City University (KCU) for Score 1 for Health, a program founded by former Kansas City Chiefs player Deron Cherry.
KCU medical students give screenings to local kids
Nearly 300 Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School students received health screenings through Score 1 for Health, a preventative health initiative at KCU, giving children care and second-year medical students their first clinical experience.
KCU and UMKC partner to create PharmD pathway for biomedical sciences graduates
Kansas City University Master of Biomedical Sciences graduates now have a new pathway into the Doctor of Pharmacy program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City through a new partnership.
Dr. Ken Stewart highlights study linking diet, exercise to lower diabetes risk
Dr. Ken Stewart shares results from a six-year clinical trial study showing that combining the Mediterranean diet with regular, moderate exercise can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 31%.
Understanding Alpha-gal syndrome with Dr. Rex Archer on KCUR-FM
Dr. Rex Archer from KCU joined Steve Kraske on Up to Date to discuss Alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-related allergy that can cause serious reactions to red meat.
NIH fellowship offers KCU students prestigious research experience and residency advantage
“We’re training skeptics and detectives,” said Jeffrey Staudinger, PhD, professor of pharmacology at Kansas City University. “These students will leave not just knowing more about cancer biology, but also how to ask the right questions — a skill every good clinician needs.”
Labor Day water safety tips with Dr. Stewart
KCU assistant professor Dr. Stewart shares quick reminders for a safe holiday weekend: wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, skip alcohol on the water and always use a life jacket.