KCU News
A Legacy of Gratitude and Generosity: Strickland family endows scholarships to support KCU students
Dr. Strickland knows firsthand the value of investing in students and has a deep desire to pay forward the generosity he has received. He and his wife, Suzanne, recently funded two additional endowed scholarships bringing the total number of scholarships generously given to KCU to 34.
Don't skip flossing when it comes to oral hygiene practices
Flossing is one of the most important oral hygiene practices to protect your teeth against plaque, the bacteria that causes tooth decay and gum disease. KCU’s Dr. Linda Niessen demonstrates the proper technique.
Smart food choices can benefit your oral health
A diet overhaul is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions made every year. Making smart food choices can benefit more than just our waistlines by ensuring a healthy smile all year long. KCU’s Dr. Linda Niessen explains.
Elizabeth Alex named KCU executive director of University Relations
Kansas City University (KCU), has named Elizabeth Alex as executive director of University Relations. In this role, Alex will provide strategic leadership for the development, implementation and measurement of integrated communications and marketing strategy to build, drive and support the image and reputation of KCU.
Kansas City University Center of Excellence to focus on improving health of populations, assessing equitable outcomes
Kansas City University (KCU) today announced plans for a new Center for Population Health and Equity (CPHE) that will systematically educate students and engage communities in addressing the factors outside of the health care system that impact health -- the social and structural determinants that are the largest contributors to health inequities.
Kansas City University's Center for Medical Education Innovation receives distinguished award for architecture
The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design has recognized Kansas City University’s Center for Medical Education Innovation with a prestigious American Architecture Award.
Healthy smiles contribute to overall health
KCU’s College of Dental Medicine and Bright Futures Carthage each received $10,000 grants from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to improve dental health for children in rural communities. Dr. Linda Niessen explains how healthy smiles contribute to overall health.
Signs and symptoms of thyroid concerns
Though it’s a small gland, the thyroid has a big job producing and releasing vital hormones that regulate the body’s metabolic rate, growth and development. When it’s not working properly, it can result in a number of health issues. KCU’s Dr. Ken Stewart explains.
KCU's Score 1 for Health assessment proves life-changing for Joplin child
Shelby Davenport silently struggled with an undiagnosed vision condition until a Score 1 for Health screening changed everything.
KCU-Joplin chair of Primary Care speaks on his experience as a forensic investigator
John Paulson, DO, PhD, is chair and associate professor of Primary Care on the KCU-Joplin campus. Before joining KCU, he interned with the FBI, went up against designer drugs and helped bring a child's murderer to justice.
Kansas City University welcomes new director for the Center for Population Health and Equity
Kansas City University is pleased to announce the addition of Catherine Lindsey Satterwhite, PhD, MSPH, MPH, who will serve as the executive director of the new Center for Population Health and Equity.
Oral health and holiday stress
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.