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News from the Kansas Center for Rural Health |
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Discover how Dr. Christie Befort is advancing cancer prevention and survivorship for rural and underserved communities.
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| Learn how Kansas Elementary Students Dissecting Frogs Help to Fight Doctor Shortage |
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Exposing kids to health care careers and leading them into the future field of health care workers in rural areas.
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Mitchell County Hospital Expands Surgical Services |
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Breaking Ground for Rural Health: Salina Family Healthcare Center Launches a New Chapter |
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Community leaders, rural health advocates, and healthcare professionals gathered in Salina to celebrate a major milestone for healthcare access in central Kansas.
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McPherson Center for Health Launches Menopause Clinic to Support Women’s Midlife Health |
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Southeast Kansas Health Keeping Rural Care Alive |
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In southeast Kansas, a new model for rural healthcare is taking shape. One grounded not in competition, but in intentional collaboration.
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Rawlins County Health Center has joined the Masonic Cancer Alliance bringing Stronger Cancer Care, Closer to Home |
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Rawlins County Health Center is expanding access and celebrating exceptional care across their teams.
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McPherson Center for Health Expands Digestive Care with Advanced Endoflip and Bravo Technology |
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McPherson Center for Health is expanding with the addition of the Endoflip 300 and Bravo pH Monitoring System.
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Health Professionals |
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Student Nurses on Board Bus Trip to Rural |
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Stronger together: How collaboration is shaping the future of rural health care in Kansas |
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Kansas Center for Rural Research Committee’s Research Brief Series |
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The Kansas Center for Rural Research Committee is pleased to spotlight the work of Communities Organizing to Promote Engagement (COPE) in the latest Research Brief.
Read the Brief HERE>>
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Project Gives Latino Families Text Support |
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Kansas University researchers are testing CuidaTEXT, a free bilingual texting program designed to support Latino dementia caregivers.
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CareFit: A New Research Opportunity Full of Movement, Music, and Support!
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Adults (35+) with Down syndrome and their caregivers are invited to join a study.
Learn more HERE>>
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KU researchers enhance training for the Kansas health care workforce to prevent substance use disorders |
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Researchers in the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare prepare health care providers treat substance use disorders across Kansas.
Read full article HERE>>
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Exploring Memory and Menopause |
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The Meno-Cog Study is exploring how menopause-related changes may affect brain health in women ages 40–60 with certain health risk factors.
Learn more HERE>>
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Bringing Brain Health to Rural Kansas: LEAP! Program Expands |
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Kansas University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s LEAP! Program is expanding its offerings in rural Kansas! Interested in learning more? Please fill out this form.
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Connect with KCRH Membership |
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Ready to amplify your work in rural health? Discover KCRH’s new membership model designed for providers, researchers, students, and community leaders.
Click here for more details >>
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Region 7 Maternal Health ECHO® Series
June 23 | Session 1 — Enhancing Regional Collaboration and Resource Sharing
July 28 | Session 2 — Bridging Community and Clinical Approaches
Aug. 25 | Session 3 — Removing Structural and Financial Barriers
Sept. 22 | Session 4 — Supporting Maternal Mental Health
Oct. 27 | Session 5 — Reflecting and Moving Forward Together
For details and registration click HERE >>
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Save the Date! Kansas Governor’s Conference on Aging
Sept. 29-30, 2026
University of Kansas Conference Center
Lawrence, KS
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HOSA Fall Leadership Conference
November 5, 2026
Kansas State University Student Union
Manhattan, KS
Visit Kansas HOSA at www.kansashosa.org
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Save the Date! 2027 KCRH Kansas Rural Maternal Health Symposium
March 05, 2027
Hilton Garden Inn
Salina, KS
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Visit the Kansas Center for Rural Health website at kumc.edu/kcrh for the latest updates, resources and upcoming events.
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