Kansas News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Jul 25, 2024 - Features a joint program run by the Kansas Health Science University and the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine offering medical students rotation opportunities in rural southwest Kansas. Discusses ongoing healthcare provider shortages in rural Kansas and recruitment strategies used by hospitals, such as highlighting diverse patient populations and the wide scope of rural physician practice.
Source: High Plains Public Radio
Jul 25, 2024 - Highlights the impact of no access to obstetric care on communities and families in rural and other parts of Kansas. Discusses community growth, distance to care, telehealth, training for healthcare workers, and quality of care.
Source: Kansas Reflector
Jul 11, 2024 - Profiles Thrive Allen County, a Kansas nonprofit rural revitalization organization that recently presented a webinar focusing on how community-driven work in poor rural areas can improve local infrastructure, which in turn can promote better public health.
Source: The Daily Yonder
Jun 20, 2024 - Discusses food deserts in rural Kansas and associated health disparities. Highlights past and planned research on food insecurity and anticipated outcomes.
Source: KUMC
Last Updated: 7/26/2024