KCU in the News
KCU students guide refugees through health care, one step at a time
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
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
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
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
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.
Dr. Sarah Getch joins Win for KC initiative to explore body image beyond the game
KCU’s Dr. Sarah Getch discusses how young female athletes can build confidence, embrace body image and grow beyond comparison and perfectionism in this episode of the Winning @ Wellness series.
Summer mental health matters: KCU’s Dr. Sarah Getch offers guidance for families
School's out — but mental health shouldn’t take a break.
Dental visit at KCU’s Oral Health Center leads to life-saving cancer discovery
When Sarah Woolsey came to the KCU Oral Health Center for tooth pain, she never expected the care team would detect early-stage oral cancer.
Human kindness in action – with help from a future doctor
When KCU osteopathic medical student Nicole Nudelman stopped for donuts, she didn’t expect to help reunite a stolen dog with his owner.
Dr. Joseph Williams shares how KCU Is preparing doctors for the age of AI
Dr. Joseph Williams highlights how Kansas City University is leading the charge in integrating artificial intelligence into medical training.
How this KCU Alumnus is protecting worker health at the Department of Energy
Kansas City University alumnus Lt. Col. (Ret.) Scott Everson, DO, MPH, is making a difference at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as chief medical officer.
KCU alum serves up pasta after saving lives
KCU alum Dr. Mitchell Fagan balances life as an ER doctor with his passion for pasta as the owner of Zero Zero, a Kansas City restaurant and pasta shop focused on handmade, locally sourced dishes.