Our Healthy Jackson County, a community-wide initiative dedicated to promoting equity and access to vaccinations and other health and community services to residents, officially kicks off its next phase on Saturday, Oct 14.
Topic: Public Health
New UMKC School of Medicine Building Will Transform Health-Care Access in Missouri
The expanded footprint in St. Joseph, Missouri is designed to train rural health-care providers.
The expanded footprint in St. Joseph, Missouri is designed to train rural health-care providers
Amy Patel, M.D., championed a new law requiring medical insurers to cover all costs.
In Kansas City, 1 in 3 people will need a blood transfusion at some point in their lives.
ParentLink provides evidence-based support and connection for Missouri families, engaging parents and caregivers to help children thrive. ParentLink Navigators help parents reach the services needed for their unique situation, overcoming structural barriers to access. ParentLink Early Childhood Specialists guide parents through developmental screenings, while WarmLine Specialists engage parents in problem-solving and developing an effective action […]
Advocating for physical education as public health policy
A six-year M.D. program provides an opportunity to learn while serving the community.
UMKC’s Health and Wellness Video Series is a collection of six videos produced during UMKC’s 2021 Engagement Month Celebration. Each video highlights ways that UMKC is contributing to important work in the community in the field of healthcare.
UMKC’s Health and Wellness Video Series is a collection of six videos produced during UMKC’s 2021 Engagement Month Celebration. Each video highlights ways that UMKC is contributing to important work in the community in the field of healthcare.
UMKC’s Health and Wellness Video Series is a collection of six videos produced during UMKC’s 2021 Engagement Month Celebration. Each video highlights ways that UMKC is contributing to important work in the community in the field of healthcare.
Public Health Graduates Help a City Get its Health Department Rolling Again
City of Independence, UMKC help each other as importance of community programs grows
Move More Get More, a community-based research initiative sponsored, is hosting FREE MOVE sessions for the community all fall. Move sessions are fitness sessions designed to increase physical activity and community through movement.
UMKC Faculty Member Featured for Work in Fight against COVID
The innovative approach to fighting COVID-19, championed by Dr. Lisa Cillessen, is taking hold in rural areas of the state.
Program introduces students to the role pharmacists play in improving people’s health and well-being
Vaccine effort targets low-income and underserved living in Kansas City’s east side
The entire class of UMKC med students has been certified and volunteered to give COVID vaccines.
Joseph Lightner says plan aims to counter racism and its effects before they lead to chronic illness.
Dynamic duo at Columbia campus cares for farmers.
Jackson County approves CARES Act funding to promote vaccinations and other preventive care.
UMKC Community Counseling and Assessment Services (CCAS) is a counselor and psychologist training center that provides affordable counseling and assessment services to Kansas City’s diverse and under-served populations on a sliding fee scale.
The School of Dentistry Clinic provides a wide variety of dental services to the public at reduced rates.
The Lunch-n-Learns hosted in April covered a variety of wellness topics.
School of Pharmacy playing significant role in COVID vaccine efforts across the state.
The students received training the week of April 5th and are ready to assist a variety of vaccine providers.
The UMKC School of Pharmacy students began their rotation during a time of change for the clinic.
UMKC Students Lend a Hand at Arrowhead Vaccination Event
The event, hosted last weekend, vaccinated over 7000 individuals.
Over 200 UMKC nursing students are helping vaccinate the Kansas City community.
UMKC Professor Speaks to NBC News About Vaccine Rollout
Dr. Mary Anne Jackson, dean of the School of Medicine, discusses how vaccine confidence and access varies across Missouri.
Children under the age of three are eligible for the exam.
Community groups and UMKC researchers pair up to collaborate on public health research.
UMKC recieves HUD funding for partnership with Children’s Mercy and the city
Three UMKC School of Medicine Faculty Are Among The Top Local Doctors Featured by Kansas City Magazine
Kansas City Magazine’s January edition highlighted the ways local medical professionals have contributed to Kansas City during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Amoung those featured were three UMKC Facutly Members.
The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry dental hygiene students are screening patients for their clinical licensing exam, which includes a free dental cleaning.