Tag: Rural Healthcare

K-State 105 partnership with The University of Kansas Health System advances community health care in Phillips County

The K-State 105 initiative partners with K-State University, The University of Kansas Health System, and Phillips County Health Systems to support rural health care in Phillips County. The initiative actively engages community members in identifying and addressing community-specific health care priorities, working to bring innovative health care solutions and increased accessibility to health care providers to the area.

Rural Kansas needs health care providers. K-State’s first physician assistant cohort is stepping up

Kansas State University's physician assistant program equips graduates to address medical needs, especially in areas with healthcare shortages. The program prioritizes training in common injuries and illnesses. The inaugural cohort's success sets the standard for future students, with many already securing job opportunities. The program has attracted a diverse student body and aims to serve underserved populations.
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K-State, The University of Kansas Health System announce partnership to support rural health care and communities

Kansas State University and The University of Kansas Health System are collaborating through the K-State 105 initiative to improve healthcare access in rural Kansas. This partnership leverages K-State's statewide presence and research capabilities, along with the expertise of The University of Kansas Health System. Their focus includes addressing healthcare challenges and pilot projects in all 105 counties of Kansas.

Miami businessman who took over Missouri and Kansas hospitals convicted of $1.4 billion fraud

By Dan Margolies - Kansas News Service A federal jury on Monday convicted Jorge Perez, a Miami businessman who masterminded...

USDA Invests $2.55 Million to Support Rural Kansas Health Care Providers

TOPEKA, April 13, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting State Director for Rural Development Kansas Dan Fischer...

Medical school proposed at Kearney to help address rural health care staffing ‘crisis’

by Paul Hammel, Nebraska Examiner February 17, 2022 LINCOLN — If you want to increase the number of doctors, nurses and...