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UMKC Community Health and Wellness Fair
Date/Time: Jul 19, 2025, 10:00 AM to Jul 19, 2025, 03:00 PM
Location: YMCA Linwood | 3130 Mersington Ave, Kansas City, MO 64128
Health Services Available:
Blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar screenings
Immunizations for adults and children
Sports physicals for student-athletes (appointment required)
One-on-one Q&A with doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and students
Fun for the Whole Family:
Face painting and games for kids
Free prize giveaways
Learn more about healthy living from local experts!
Who Should Attend?
Families and children
Student-athletes preparing for the school year
Anyone without a primary care provider looking to get connected
Community members interested in living healthier lives
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Aug
09
08:00 AM • HomeField KCK, 9250 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112
Wyandotte County Back to School & Health Fair
The KCK Schools Foundation’s annual Back to School Fair is Kansas City’s biggest event for families preparing for the new school year. Here’s what you’ll find:
Free School Supplies: Backpacks, headphones, pencil boxes, and more for K-12 students (while supplies last).
Health: SPORTS Physicals Only, Dental Screenings, Childhood Immunizations, and vision screening.
Family Activities: Wyandotte County Parks & Rec Skills Activities, and more!
Free Hair Cuts: First Come, First Served. Please ensure your hair is clean, washed, and free of any product residue.
Community Resources: Connect with local organizations.
More information.
Aug
12
09:00 AM • Michael and Ginger Frost Production Arts Building (712 E. 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108)
Upcoming Presentations: Singing in Parkinson's with Elizabeth Stegemoller, Ph.D.
Dr. Elizabeth Stegemoller is a professor and associate chair in the Department of Kinesiology and director of the Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Neuroscience at Iowa State University. She earned her bachelor’s degrees in Music Therapy and Biology from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. Following her degrees, she worked as a clinical music therapist before returning to graduate school, earning her doctoral degree in Neuroscience at Northwestern University and completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Florida. Dr. Stegemoller’s main research focus is determining how music influences motor and non-motor symptoms and associated brain activity in persons with Parkinson’s disease (PD). She currently has multiple funded projects examining the effects of music/singing on swallow, stress and inflammation, repetitive movements and associated neurophysiology in persons with PD, with over 60 publications.Along with her research, Dr. Stegemoller offers several yearly events and weekly outreach programs for persons with PD, including singing, dance and boxing groups.
For more information, contact the study coordinator: 913-588-6640 or psychresearch@kumc.edu.
Presented in partnership with the Lyric Opera of Kansas City
Aug
14
12:00 PM • Virtual
University of UTAH CTSI: Giving a Great Presentation
We all live in the world of our specialties every day, so why doesn't that translate to easily giving a great presentation? This workshop will explore the use of structure, visual aids, pacing, and storytelling to help us give impactful presentations.
Aug
14
02:00 PM • Turning Point (8900 State Line Rd. Suite 240. Leawood, KS, 66206)
Upcoming Presentations: Singing in Parkinson's with Elizabeth Stegemoller, Ph.D. (second session)
Dr. Elizabeth Stegemoller is a professor and associate chair in the Department of Kinesiology and director of the Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Neuroscience at Iowa State University. She earned her bachelor’s degrees in Music Therapy and Biology from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. Following her degrees, she worked as a clinical music therapist before returning to graduate school, earning her doctoral degree in Neuroscience at Northwestern University and completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Florida. Dr. Stegemoller’s main research focus is determining how music influences motor and non-motor symptoms and associated brain activity in persons with Parkinson’s disease (PD). She currently has multiple funded projects examining the effects of music/singing on swallow, stress and inflammation, repetitive movements and associated neurophysiology in persons with PD, with over 60 publications.Along with her research, Dr. Stegemoller offers several yearly events and weekly outreach programs for persons with PD, including singing, dance and boxing groups.
Hybrid event
Aug
16
09:00 AM • TBA
Save the Date! KU Obesity, Metabolism and Cancer Conference
More information coming soon!
Aug
27
12:00 PM • Virtual
KU Medical Center Monthly Digital Co/Lab Seminar: Aug 2025
Presenter: Dr. Lucas Richards
Please reach out to Jennie Andra (jandra@kumc.edu) with questions or to register for the link.
Aug
29
11:00 AM • Virtual
Reporting Guidelines for Music-Based Interventions: Advancing Music for Health Research through Quality Reporting
There is no cost to attend. The webinar will be recorded and made available to those who are interested, but unable to attend. Use this link to register.
Please join us for a webinar discussing the newly validated Reporting Guidelines for Music-Based Interventions.
Dr. Deanna Hanson-Abromeit, co-author of a recent review of MBI reporting quality in dementia studies, will moderate a conversation with Drs. Sheri Robb and Emmeline Edwards about the importance of reporting quality to advancing music intervention research.
Dr. Hanson-Abromeit has recieved Frontiers CTSI funding through the Lauren S. Aaronson Pilot Award and was a co-investigator on a past Integrating Special Populations Pilot Award.
Sheri Robb, PhD, MT-BC, Walther Professor of Supportive Oncology, Indiana University
Emmeline Edwards, PhD, World Women in Neuroscience
Deanna Hanson-Abromeit, PhD, MT-BC, Professor of Music Therapy, University of Kansas
Updated Reporting Guidelines for Music-based Interventions
Explanation & Elaboration Guide for Reporting Guidelines for Music-based Interventions Checklist
Sep
11
03:00 PM • Hybrid
Innovations in Quality: What Does a Public Health Transformation Look Like?
Sep
25
09:00 AM • University of Kansas Clinical Research Center 4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, CTSU Suite 3300 Fairway, KS 66205
KU Cancer Center: Biospecimen Blood Drive 2025
Help advance cancer research by participating in the annual Biospecimen Blood Drive. The event differs from other blood drives in that donors give only a small amount of blood: equivalent to the amount collected for a standard blood test.
Sign up today!
Sep
26
09:00 AM • Westin Crown Center, Kansas City, Mo.
2025 International LAM Research Conference & LAMposium
The International LAM Research Conference & LAMposium is The LAM Foundation’s marquee event, which includes a state-of-the-art scientific meeting and a dedicated patient and family conference. Next year’s event will continue the highly successful format of blending patient and family participation with leading-edge discussions about basic and translational advances in LAM research. We look forward to welcoming attendees from around the world to this important conference that will celebrate the LAM community's research innovation, courage, and resilience as we strive to find better treatments and ultimately a cure for LAM.
Oct
01
12:00 PM • Virtual
2025 Translational Science versus Translational Research: What is the Difference? Webinar
Join Frontiers Associate Director Lisa Sanderson Cox, Ph.D., and Project Director Robin Liston, MPH, as they discuss the differences ahead of Frontiers funding opportunities that will be released this fall.
Oct
29
08:00 AM • TBD
KUMC Co/Digital Health INNOVATORS DAY 2025
Stay tuned for more information.
Oct
29
09:00 AM • TBD
Innovators Day 2025
Mark your calendars for Innovators Day 2025, happening on October 29, 2025! Join us for an inspiring day of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. Stay tuned for more details, and in the meantime, check out the highlights from last year in this video. Don’t miss it!
Nov
07
11:30 AM • K-State University, Olathe campus
BioNexus KC: One Health Day
More details to come.
Nov
13
03:00 PM • Hybrid
Innovations in Quality Forum: Project Updates from the Healthcare Institute for Innovations in Quality
Nov
13
05:30 PM • The Midland, Kansas City
2025 BioNexus KC Annual Event
For a quarter-century, we’ve been driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and strengthening KC’s life sciences ecosystem. From advancing emerging technologies to accelerating world-class research, our region’s progress is a testament to the power of partnership.
Join us as we reflect on our journey, connect with industry leaders, and look ahead to the future of life sciences in Kansas City.
