KCU in the News
KCU's Dr. Gautam Desai speaks on the alarming rise in RSV cases
Doctors and hospitals across the country are seeing an alarming rise is cases of RSV, a respiratory virus that can be life-threatening. Dr. Gautam Desai, KCU professor and chair of Primary Care appeared on Fox 4 news in Kansas City to give insight.
AACOM announces 2022 Arnstein Minority Student Scholarship recipients
Kansas City University COM 2026 student, Alexis Marquez, will receive the 2022 Arnstein Minority Student Scholarship.
KCU-COM student and member of KC Chiefs Rumble shares his story
D'Angeleau Newsome, KCU-COM student and OMM Fellow, talks about his experience as a member of the Chiefs Rumble.
KCU alumna shares her story as a breast cancer survivor
October is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Kansas City University alumna, Dr. Deepa Halaharvi, is a breast cancer survivor and a breast cancer surgeon. She shares her unique story and a message of hope.
Anxiety screenings for adults
There are new recommendations that all adults up to the age of 65 be screened for anxiety. Dr. Sarah Getch, psychologist and program director for KCU’s Doctorate of Clinical Psychology program explains why.
How should you prepare for flu season?
This flu season may be more severe than the past several years. How should you prepare? Dr. Gautam Desai, Professor and Chair of Primary Care at KCU has some thoughts.
What Type of Toothpaste Should You Buy?
Toothpastes come in various forms, including gel, creamy paste or powder, and may have similar or different ingredients. While all toothpastes differ slightly, says Dr. Erinne Kennedy, director of predoctoral education at Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine, all contain the same general components.
KCU's Dr. Desai speaks on the importance of sinus health
Sinus pain and pressure impacts millions of people. It is such a common problem that ear, nose, and throat surgeons who see a lot of it created a special day to talk about it.
KCU Joplin students gain experience with live patients
Student doctors are getting a jump start on their future job through free health checks for younger Joplin students. It’s a program called “Score 1 For Health.”
KCU Joplin students get real-world experience
The Joplin Globe highlights KCU Joplin students getting real-world experience during the Score 1 for Health event.
KCU Joplin students start medical school with 'white-coating' ceremony
The Joplin Globe showcases KCU students white coating ceremony. Click here to read the full story.
KCU-Joplin White Coating Ceremony for future doctors
Students were taking some of their first steps to becoming the next generation of doctors. Click here to read the full story.