The University of Kansas Medical Center | Outreach E-Newsletter | April 2026
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KFA 2026 ECHO: Expanding Treatment, Reducing Gaps
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This ECHO series offers practical, step-by-step strategies to help practices start and strengthen opioid use disorder treatment in their clinical settings. Through case-based learning and expert discussion, participants will explore stigma reduction, screening, MOUD prescribing, recovery supports, and sustainable care approaches tailored to local communities.
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5 Courses | Beginning April 28
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| Kansas HOSA Senior Leadership Conference 2026
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Health Professionals
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Kansas students are discovering new possibilities in health care careers through fast-growing programs like Kansas HOSA, Workforce Development Day, and Night @ The Lab. Through hands-on experiences, mentorship opportunities, and career exploration events, these programs are helping young people see themselves as the next generation of health professionals across
the state.
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Advancing 4Ms Care of Older Adults and Care Partners Living
with Dementia:
The Kansas Dementia Care Network and Alzheimer’s State Plan
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This session will explore how the Kansas Dementia Care Network and Alzheimer’s State Strategic Plan align with the Age-Friendly Health Systems 4Ms Framework (What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility) to strengthen prevention, awareness, and support for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.
Designed for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other health professionals serving older adults in rural and underserved communities.
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| Volunteers kicked off First Wednesday Garden Workday on April 1.
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Join in the gardening from 1:30–3:30 p.m. for First Wednesday Garden Workday in Wyandotte County.
Rain or shine, volunteers will be preparing the garden for the season ahead—come lend a hand, bring a friend, and help make a difference for Project Eagle students. To RSVP, email Kara Thompson at kthompson10@kumc.edu.
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KAHCC 2026 Innovation Spring Conference
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Kansas Association of Health
Care Communicators
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This year's conference will include more peer-to-peer networking and in-depth discussions on AI, including a hands-on AI workshop and live podcast.
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It's a great opportunity to explore the AI landscape with professionals and see how your peers are integrating AI into their daily workflows.
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2026 Regional Care and Wellness Conference
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May 6 | Wichita
May 7 | Salina
June 26 | Kansas City
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The conference aims to unite communities in building family-driven connections and provide professionals with tools to learn, share, and collaborate across the state. Families with young children, early childhood care providers, and mental health professionals who want to better support children’s care and wellness are all welcome.
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KU Cancer Center’s new bus brings hope on wheels
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The Masonic Cancer Alliance, the outreach network of KU Cancer Center, has added a bus to better serve rural communities.
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| Students celebrate Match Day
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Fourth-year students from the University of Kansas School of Medicine celebrated Match Day last month with classmates and
loved ones.
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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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