KCU News
New director joins KCU to expand clinical partnerships
Driven by a commitment to meaningful impact, Brandy Palacios, PT, DPT, MS, brings her leadership in clinical education to Kansas City University as the new director of Clinical Education Development and Strategic Initiatives.
How to stay safe and have fun on Halloween
From making sure costumes fit properly and are easy to see in the dark, to supervising pumpkin carving and setting candy limits, Dr. Nicole Fremarek shares advice to help keep the focus on fun, not a trip to the ER.
Why AI can’t replace human connection in mental health care
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into daily life, many people are turning to digital tools for emotional support.
We are KCU around the globe: A partnership in medicine and in life
In small towns like Colby, Kansas, health care isn’t just about medicine — it’s about community.
Homecoming 2025: Celebrating leadership, innovation and community
Alumni returned to Kansas City University for a weekend full of inspiration, connection and celebration.
Oral health matters during breast cancer treatment
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Abbott highlights the vital role oral health plays in supporting patients through breast cancer treatment.
Kids gain vision and confidence through Score 1 for Health
KCU students gained hands-on experience alongside optometrists, while hundreds of kids picked out frames and left feeling confident, excited and ready to learn.
Local students see clearly thanks to free vision clinic
Hundreds of Kansas City students now have a brighter view of the classroom and beyond, thanks to a partnership between local school districts, Kansas City University and the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation.
Score 1 for Health brings clear vision to the community
For the past decade, Kansas City University has welcomed hundreds of local children to campus each year for a week-long vision clinic that changes lives through the power of sight.
KCU alumna leads first-of-its-kind perinatal practice in Oklahoma
When Kansas City University – Joplin welcomed its inaugural class in 2017, Kalee Woody, DO, signed on to help launch something new.
KCU student discovers twins through point-of-care ultrasound training
While practicing point-of-care ultrasound as part of his medical training, Bryant Pace, a KCU-Joplin medical school student, made a life-changing discovery: his wife was pregnant with twins.
Revolutionary leaps
Joseph McGuirk, DO, didn’t just follow a path in medicine — he blazed one.