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03/17/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Nursing Faculty Development Award recipients at Research College of Nursing, Avila University School of Nursing, and William Jewell College Department of Nursing! 💚🩺

The Research Foundation is proud to invest in the future of health care by recognizing outstanding nurse educators for their teaching excellence, scholarly achievement, community service, doctoral study, and more. 👩‍⚕️📚✨

👏 Join us in celebrating these incredible leaders shaping the next generation of nurses! ⬇️ Read the full list of award and scholarship recipients at the link in the comments.

03/16/2026

Boyang Liu, MD is presenting at our upcoming Practical Cardiology Symposium for Primary Care Providers. 🫀 Listen to her presentation “Understanding Cardiorenal Syndrome: A Heart-Kidney Dialogue“ by registering at the link in the comments.

03/14/2026

Preventing falls starts with education! 👟🧠 HCA Midwest Health EMS Liaison & Injury Prevention Coordinator, Laura Wiruth, BHA, NRP, led two ThinkFirst for Falls presentations at Villa St. Francis.

👩‍⚕️ 129 staff members participated in a fall prevention training
🏡 83 residents attended a class focused on staying safe and reducing fall risks

Our ThinkFirst for Falls program partners with presenters from hospitals across the region to help educate both caregivers and older adults about simple steps that can prevent serious injuries.

Thank you to Laura and everyone at Villa St. Francis for helping make fall prevention a priority!

03/13/2026

The Research Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from licensed practical nursing students students at Cass Career Center PN Program, Johnson County Community College, Kansas City Kansas Community College, and Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City.

🔗 Find the link to apply in the comments. ⬇️
🗓️ Deadline to apply: April 1. Don’t miss this opportunity! 🩺🎓

03/12/2026

Students at Noble Prentis Elementary recently learned how powerful their brains are thanks to a visit from The Research Foundation's injury prevention program, ThinkFirst Greater Kansas City. 🧠✨

This presentation took place during and allowed students to explore how the brain controls important functions like memory, balance, hearing, and sensation. They also talked about smart choices that help protect the brain and prevent injuries, from wearing helmets to making safe decisions every day.

Our injury prevention programs like ThinkFirst empower kids with knowledge that can help keep them safe for a lifetime. We love seeing these curious minds engaged, asking questions, and learning how to take care of one of their most important organs! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

03/11/2026

Andrew Rodriguez, MD is presenting at the upcoming Dr. James M. Flynn Symposium on Advancing Cancer Care for Primary Care Providers. 🎗️ Listen to his presentation “Glioblastoma: Understanding the Most Aggressive Brain Tumor” by registering at the link in the comments. 🧠

03/10/2026

Important info for future nurses! 🩺✨If you’ve been accepted into the Traditional BSN program at Research College of Nursing, you may be eligible to apply for TBSN scholarships designed to help support your journey to becoming a nurse.

📅 Application deadline: April 1
🔗 Find the application at the link in the comments.

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future and take the next step toward a rewarding career in nursing! 💚 🎓

03/09/2026

Muhammad Faraz Masood, MD is presenting at our upcoming Practical Cardiology Symposium for Primary Care Providers. 🫀 Listen to his presentation “Surgical Treatment of Mitral Regurgitation” by registering at the link in the comments.

03/08/2026

Only two months until our upcoming Cancer Symposium! 🎗️ Join us on Friday, May 8, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel for a full day of expert insights from leading cancer specialists. Health care professionals will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research, treatments, and screening updates across multiple areas of cancer care, while earning continuing education credits or hours.

Featured topics include:
🧠 Andrew Rodriguez, MD – “Glioblastoma: Understanding the Most Aggressive Brain Tumor”
🔬 Dax Kurbegov, MD – “Multi-Cancer Early Detection”
💊 Jaswinder Singh, MD – “Updates on Bispecific Treatment”
🎗 Gina Shay-Zapien, APRN – “High-Risk Women’s Program Update”
🩺 Anis Toumeh, MD – “Endocrine Therapy Update”
📊 Kelly Brazzle, FNP, Benyamine Mizrahi, MD, & Brietta Forbes, MD – “Panel: Breast, Colorectal, Lung Cancer Screening Update"
🦠 Nicholas Wirtz, MD – “HPV and Head & Neck Cancer Update”
☢️ Michael Hughes, MD – “The Role of Radiation Therapy for Benign Disease”

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with colleagues and gain valuable knowledge in cancer care. Register today to secure your spot!

03/07/2026

We're making our roads safer. 🚗💡 Our Young Traffic Offenders Program (YTOP) at Research Medical Center is designed to help young drivers rethink risky behaviors and make safer choices behind the wheel. Through powerful stories and education from health care professionals, crash survivors, and law enforcement, participants gain real-world insight into the consequences of dangerous driving. The goal? To reduce accidents and create a safer community for everyone. Here's what one YTOP attendee said about the class: ⬇️

“This class made me think about other drivers on the road, the families in their cars, and the potential for a tragic accident. I've become more aware of my speed, more patient behind the wheel, and more respectful of the rules of the road.”

Education saves lives and these statements remind us why this program matters.

03/05/2026

🎓 Calling all Mizzou Physical Therapy students!

If you’re entering your second year in the Mizzou CHS Department of Physical Therapy and graduating in May 2028, don’t miss this opportunity to apply for our DPT scholarships!

🗓️ Deadline: April 1
🔗 Apply at the link in the comments.

03/04/2026

Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD is presenting at our upcoming Practical Cardiology Symposium for Primary Care Providers. 🫀 Listen to his presentation “State of the Art in AF Therapy” by registering at the link in the comments.

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
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