Rural Health Education and Services

08/12/2026

The Kansas Family Medicine Virtual Residency Fair gives fourth-year medical students the opportunity to connect with all six Kansas family medicine residency programs, all from the comfort of home.
Join us Wednesday, Aug. 19, to meet faculty and residents and explore programs offering rural and urban settings, large and small hospitals, diverse patient populations, and supportive faculty ready to help you find your fit.
Learn more and register: https://kafponline.org/residents-students/virtual-residency-fair/

08/03/2026

Don’t miss your opportunity to check out what healthcare job opportunities are available in rural and underserved communities across the state!
✅KCO-Wichita, Oct. 1
✅KCO-Salina, Oct. 8
Resident physicians, students, and job seekers can connect one-on-one with health care employers from across the state.
Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/kcoparticipants
Thank you to our platinum supporters, Labette Health, Hutchinson Clinic, PrairieStar Health Center, Hays Medical Center, and Community Care Network of Kansas!

Join us for the largest health care career fair in Kansas!

07/16/2026

What began as a childhood ankle injury became a lifelong calling.

Today, Dr. Cecilia Hinton is helping keep Reno County athletes healthy, expanding access to care through PrairieStar Health Center and giving back to the community that recently recognized her with its Rising Star Award.

Read the story of the physician whose passion for sports medicine started at just 8 years old. ⬇️

https://www.kumc.edu/institute-for-community-engagement/about/news/rural-provider-spotlight-cecilia-hinton-do.html

07/06/2026

What does it take for a student in rural Kansas to pursue a career in healthcare?
For Ashlyn Kroeger, Kallan Rothchild and Whitney Wolff, it has meant creating opportunities where few existed, seeking out mentors, and refusing to let obstacles stand in the way of their goals.
Read how these three members of the University of Kansas Medical Center's Teen Community Advisory Board are turning determination into action and helping shape the future of healthcare in Kansas.
https://www.kumc.edu/institute-for-community-engagement/about/news/rural-kansas-students-pursue-healthcare-dreams-despite-limited-opportunities.html

06/17/2026

In the June edition of the Communities newsletter, you can read about rural high school students pursuing their dreams of becoming providers and a lot more!
Read it: https://bit.ly/kumccommapril26
Sign up: https://bit.ly/kumccommeng

05/15/2026

Hurry – time is running out! The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) New Site Application deadline is Tuesday, May 19.
See how to apply: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/sites/how-to-apply

04/29/2026

KBP & Education Manager Tara Morrow spent the day with the team at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha, leading engaging sessions on Effective Communication Strategies. Strong communication builds stronger teams—and stronger care for the communities they serve.