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Connecting Communities: Land-Grant Mission Drives Statewide Impact
Connecting Communities: Land-Grant Mission Drives Statewide Impact

As the nation’s first operational land-grant college, Kansas State University has been shaping the future since 1863, committed to providing accessible and impactful educat…

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Vision for a Prosperous Kansas City: Urban Neighborhood Initiative is Building Thriving Communities
Vision for a Prosperous Kansas City: Urban Neighborhood Initiative is Building Thriving Communities

Urban Neighborhood Initiative (UNI) is committed to building well-resourced communities, providing individuals with the tools and support needed for a comfortable and fulfi…

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Travel-Fueled & Tech-Savvy Program Manager Joins Digital Health KC
Travel-Fueled & Tech-Savvy Program Manager Joins Digital Health KC

After a year-long exploration of the world with her family, Elizabeth Shaffer is energized and ready to take on a new challenge. Bringing a passion for connection and a wea…

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Elevating Digital Health KC to New Heights
Elevating Digital Health KC to New Heights

Tanner McDermott steps into a multifaceted role at Digital Health KC as Marketing Coordinator. His role includes overseeing social media, email marketing, and website maint…

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A New Era Begins at BioNexus KC
A New Era Begins at BioNexus KC

Andrea Haring joins the BioNexus KC team as Executive Assistant and Office Manager. Haring’s predecessor is the organization’s first employee, Sharon Newman, who retired at…

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Children’s Mercy Director Leverages Experience to Improve Pediatric Patient Care
Children’s Mercy Director Leverages Experience to Improve Pediatric Patient Care

The COVID-19 pandemic was the shared defining moment of this era. Time will be marked as before COVID and after for decades. In the “after-COVID” period, society has consid…

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Bridging the Gap: A Call to Action for Health Equity
Bridging the Gap: A Call to Action for Health Equity

By: L. Nathan Gause, MD, MBA, FAAOS | Vice Chair, Clinical Operations and DEIB, Assistant Professor, Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery | University of Missouri – Kansas City &amp…

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Healthcare Disruptor Follows Long-Term Strategy Critical for Growth 
Healthcare Disruptor Follows Long-Term Strategy Critical for Growth 

In the best-case scenario, venture capital investments will positively disrupt an industry. For Marcus Whitney, serial entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Jumpstart Hea…

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