The University of Kansas Medical Center | Outreach E-Newsletter | August 2025
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10th Annual Advanced Practice Provider Symposium
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Offering education on topics from cardiology to mental health and designed to strengthen multidisciplinary care, the event features panels, Q&A sessions, and discussions on evolving treatment approaches—while fostering connection and professional growth among health care providers. Continuing education credit available.
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"Love Indeed" photographed by Debbie Auld in Geary County took first place in the 2013 Wildlife & Critters category.
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Where beauty hides in plain sight: 20 Years of rural Kansas photography
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For two decades, the Rural Kansas Photography Contest has offered a window into the heart of life across the state, inviting residents to share their pictorial stories. This year's contest opens for entries today!
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From Farm to Family Medicine: Dr. Wahl Finds Her Perfect
Fit in Kansas
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For physicians like MacKenzie Wahl, M.D., who grew up on a farm in Riley County, Kansas offers more than a place to practice; it’s a place to grow roots, share values, and deliver care where it’s needed most.
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The free health and cancer screenings include prostate cancer screenings, skin cancer screenings, take-home colorectal cancer screening kits, tobacco cessation materials, and more in Lawrence, Scott City, Clay Center, Salina, Lindsborg, and Topeka.
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How can we create places where people can live well at
every age?
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This year’s theme, Rooted in Respect: Growing an Age-Friendly Kansas, reflects a statewide movement to reimagine what it means to age in our towns, cities, and rural areas. The conference will bring together professionals, students, and advocates whose work touches the lives of
older Kansans.
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Implement a project to optimize cancer prevention, screening, treatment, and/or cancer survivorship efforts in communities that experience higher
cancer burden.
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Two awards are anticipated at $15,000 each for projects delivered over 24 months.
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| The Broderick Crawford Community Partnership Awards
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Build trust and strengthen relationships between researchers, patient advocates, community members and/or community-based organizations.
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Application cycle opens August 29
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Header Photo: Amber Waves ©Mark Alexander
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The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and procedures and is the Title IX Coordinator for all KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY. Reports can be submitted by contacting the Title IX Coordinator as provided herein or using the Title IX online report form and complaints can be submitted with the Title IX Coordinator or using the Title IX online complaint form.
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