University of Kansas Medical Center News
The University of Kansas Medical Center is improving lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research and health care. Explore some of our recent accomplishments.
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November 17, 2025KU chancellor’s new role as board chair of Association of American Universities reflects career of leadershipA renowned surgeon and former executive vice chancellor for KU Medical Center, Girod will guide the association’s work, particularly on issues affecting research universities.
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October 30, 2025New initiative supported by $12 million grant aims to boost access to specialty care in rural KansasThe University of Kansas Medical Center and The University of Kansas Health System partner with the Patterson Family Foundation to support care close to home
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October 28, 2025Researchers recommend GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy be offered to all smokers who meet other criteria for eligibilityKU-led research showed smokers less likely to be prescribed GLP-1 medications than nonsmokers
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October 21, 2025KU School of Health Professions enrollment on the riseThe school is adding degree programs for in-demand health care careers, from patient-facing work to behind-the-scenes jobs such as lab sciences and information management.
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September 4, 2025Kansas Nursing Workforce Center releases second State of Nursing in Kansas reportThis report, which covers 10 years of data, serves as a resource to raise the alarm on nursing shortages and assist in expanding and supporting the nursing workforce in Kansas.
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July 3, 2025KU researchers issue call in Lancet Oncology to prioritize head and neck cancer nutrition research and therapiesPeople with head and neck cancer have complex nutritional needs and relatively high rates of malnutrition, but little research has been done on nutrition therapy for these patients.
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June 26, 2025KU Medical Center awarded $31 million to facilitate pediatric clinical trials across network of 18 rural and underserved sitesThe largest five-year grant in KU Medical Center’s history will establish a data center to support clinical trials examining environmental influences on child health.
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June 11, 2025KU researchers publish specialized clinic model to fast-track access to new Alzheimer’s drugsDedicated clinics with condensed clinical processes and multidisciplinary teams can identify and treat more patients who could benefit from the drugs early
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May 19, 2025Graduation 2025: KU Medical Center celebrates students poised to make an impact in health careKU graduates earning more than 850 degrees and certificates were honored in Kansas City with ceremonies for the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions.
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March 25, 2025KU Medical Center hosts annual Brain Bee competition to engage high school students with brain health researchA dozen area high schools were represented, with the winner advancing to the national competition.
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March 13, 2025Sleepy today? How to adjust to Daylight Saving TimeDuring this first week of Daylight Saving Time, experts at KU Medical Center offer some advice for adjusting to the time change and maintaining a consistent circadian rhythm.
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October 13, 2022High school students discover career possibilities at health care event‘Discover KU’s Health Programs’ invited students from Kansas City, Kansas, who would be the first generation in their families to go to college.
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February 22, 2022Thousands of COVID home tests sent to 20 Kansas counties as part of COPE, a $13 million grant to improve community healthThe grant was offered in response to COVID-19 but its design allows for a community response to all kinds of health issues.
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January 26, 2022Klenke-Borgmann brings simulation research expertise to joint position as nurse scientist at The University of Kansas Health SystemKlenke-Borgmann's doctoral research examined how clinical judgment could be taught and measured in undergraduate nursing programs. Her work at the health system is showing how simulation education can make a difference for nurses in practice.
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February 11, 2021New COVID-19 outpatient treatments including pill, injection and inhaled medicine part of clinical trial at KU Medical CenterThree new outpatient treatments will be tested at the University of Kansas Medical Center in efforts to broaden options for COVID-19 patients. These new treatments may make it easier to receive COVID-19 treatment outside a hospital, as they include an oral pill, an injection and a medication that can be inhaled through a home nebulizer.
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December 15, 2020Sleeping better or worse since the pandemic? Sleep expert says you’re not aloneCatherine F. Siengsukon, Ph.D., lab director of the SleepWell Lab at the University of Kansas Medical Center, said the pandemic has upended sleep patterns.
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January 24, 2019KU’s Department of Occupational Therapy Education celebrates 75 yearsThe Department of Occupational Therapy Education at the University of Kansas Medical Center has developed a national reputation of excellence for educating its students to become therapists who provide essential assessment and support skills that empower their patients with physical or mental disabilities to engage in everyday life activities.