KCU in the News

Score 1 for Health brings free screenings and STEM activities to KC kids

Sep 12, 2025

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

Sep 12, 2025

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.

Dr. Ken Stewart highlights study linking diet, exercise to lower diabetes risk

Sep 5, 2025

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

Sep 3, 2025

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.

Labor Day water safety tips with Dr. Stewart

Aug 29, 2025

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.

KCU physician weighs in on viral anti-sunscreen trend

Aug 27, 2025

KCU professor and alumna Nicole Fremarek, DO, dives into the viral push to skip sunscreen, highlighting the real risks of sunburn, premature aging and skin cancer, while addressing safe sun exposure and vitamin D.

Future dentists begin their journey at KCU-Joplin white coat ceremony

Aug 20, 2025

KCU-Joplin welcomed its third class of students in the College of Dental Medicine during the annual white coat ceremony.

KCU students guide refugees through health care, one step at a time

Aug 15, 2025

At Kansas City University, the Center for Population Health and Equity partners with Della Lamb Community Services to connect refugees with trained medical student health navigators.

The cancer you might miss until it’s too late — and how to catch it early

Aug 8, 2025

Bladder cancer often goes undetected until it’s advanced, but knowing the warning signs could make all the difference.

KCU harnesses AI to transform medical education and patient care

Aug 4, 2025

Through innovative programs like Point-of-Care Ultrasound training and AI-driven tools that identify scan abnormalities or simplify complex medical language for patients, Dr. Joseph Williams highlights how Kansas City University is equipping future physicians with cutting-edge resources.

Fast-tracking rural students into health care careers

By KODE 12 Jul 24, 2025

Kansas City University has launched the Rural Health Scholars, an innovative partnership with 10 regional colleges designed to fast-track students from rural, medically underserved counties in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas into careers as osteopathic physicians or dentists.

How to keep kids safe in the summer heat: Expert tips from KCU's Nicole Fremarek

By FOX 4 Jul 24, 2025

Kansas City University’s Dr. Nicole Fremarek shares practical tips on preventing heat-related illness in children, from early hydration to recognizing warning signs of heat exhaustion.