Kansas City Research Institute

07/17/2026

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
Established in 2008, this month recognizes the unique challenges many minority communities face when it comes to accessing mental health care and resources.
At Alcanza, we believe mental health care should be accessible, inclusive, and compassionate for everyone. This month, and every month, we’re committed to helping break down stigma, sharing resources, and supporting emotional well-being across the communities we serve. Because mental health matters, for all.

07/04/2026

06/13/2026

Happy Global Wellness Day! 💕

Global Wellness Day embraces the color vibrant magenta—a symbol of energy, positivity, and connection—serving as a meaningful reminder to pause and care for your overall well-being.

Today is the perfect opportunity to step back and prioritize your health—both body and mind. Whether it’s going for a walk, enjoying a nourishing meal, getting enough rest, or simply taking a moment to breathe, small actions can make a big difference.

At KCRI, we’re proud to support wellness every day by helping bring new treatment options to our communities through clinical research. Your health matters, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Take time for yourself today—you deserve it.

06/05/2026

This month is a reminder that health is personal—but support is powerful. During Men’s Health Month – Celebrated Each June, check in with the men in your life and encourage preventive care and mental well-being.
At Alcanza, our mission is patient-centered clinical research and broader access to clinical trials—because everyone deserves the opportunity to participate.

05/20/2026

Celebrating National Clinical Trials Day - At Alcanza, clinical research starts with people——patients who place their trust in research, physicians who partner with us in care, and teams who show up every day with a commitment to patient‑centered care. Driven by our core values—Inclusive, Compassionate, Impactful, and Determined—we’re proud to help move medicine forward for all.

05/09/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
Mental health is an essential part of overall well‑being— it's just as important as physical health. May is a reminder to continue fostering open conversations, showing compassion and empathy, and supporting one another and yourself to take care of mental health. Together, we can build stronger, healthier communities where mental health is prioritized and no one feels alone.

04/12/2026

During National Public Health Week, we recognize the incredible public health professionals, researchers, clinicians, nurses, coordinators, and community partners who work every day to improve health and strengthen communities. 🩺
At Alcanza, we’re proud to stand alongside these health workers—helping expand access to clinical research, advance medicine, and ensure diverse communities are represented in research.
Because better health doesn’t happen by chance. It happens when people come together with purpose. 💊
Clinical Research for All

04/09/2026

When communities are represented, care improves for everyone. During National Minority Health Month, we reflect on our mission at Alcanza: advancing inclusive, compassionate, and impactful clinical research in partnership with the communities we serve.

03/03/2026

📍 We’ve Moved!
Kansas City Research Institute (KCRI) has a new home! 🎉
We’re still part of the Research Medical Center – Brookside campus, just at a new location.

🏢 New Address
6667 Holmes Road, Suite 129
Kansas City, MO 64131

🚗 Getting Here Is Easy
✔️ Park in Lot B off Holmes Road (north of Lot C)
✔️ Walk toward the building and head around to the back
✔️ Look for the red and brown striped awning — that’s us!

Please use this address for all future visits. We can’t wait to welcome you to our new space and continue supporting your care and research journey. 💙

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12/31/2025

Happy New Year!