Rural Health Education and Services

01/22/2026

If you're looking for funding to support rural health care capital projects, check out the updated Capital Funding for Rural Healthcare topic guide. It answers common questions about funding sources, program types, and strategies for running a successful capital campaign.

Information, sources, and frequently asked questions for capital funding in rural communities. Identifies major federal loan and grant programs for capital projects, as well as other potential sources of support.

01/14/2026

Supporting those who care for our communities starts with strong leadership. KBP & Education Manager Tara Morrow had an energizing and impactful day yesterday providing leadership and development training for the team at Kanza Mental Health & Guidance Center, Inc.
Explore the training services we offer to health care organizations: https://www.kumc.edu/institute-for-community-engagement/our-divisions/rural-health/programs-and-services/leadership-and-development-training-services.html

01/06/2026

Congratulations to Kellie Carter, whose photo of a sunset over a field of freshly baled hay near Healy has been selected as the cover of this month’s Kansas Country Living magazine! Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Rural Kansas Photo Contest!

01/05/2026

Didn’t snag a calendar yet? You’re in luck! 📅
We have a limited number of 2026 Beauty in Kansas wall calendars still available for just $15, shipping included.
Grab one before they’re gone: https://bit.ly/kscal26

12/22/2025

We wish you and all peace and joy this holiday season. Rural Health Education and Services deeply appreciates the opportunity to collaborate with you, and we are grateful for your ongoing support in advancing health care for communities across Kansas. We invite you to enjoy this short video showcasing winter entries from this year’s Rural Kansas Photo Contest. The Rural Health offices will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1, reopening on Jan. 2.

12/17/2025

Last call for 2026 Beauty in Kansas wall calendar! $15 shipped.

Order online: https://bit.ly/kscal26

12/16/2025

A recent placement by our Recruiting and Retention team shows just how powerful the connections made at our health care career fairs can be.
At KCO-Salina in October, a registered nurse connected with a health care organization serving a medically underserved area of Wichita. He was seeking a family medicine nurse practitioner role and a traditional 8–5 outpatient schedule that would allow him to keep coaching and support his two young children.
That conversation quickly led to an interview, a site visit, and an accepted offer.
Learn more about how our team helps improve access to quality health care for all Kansans: www.kumc.edu/krrc

12/08/2025

When health care organizations partner with Rural Health, communities benefit. We connect rural and underserved areas with providers who are the right match—just like Dr. Miranda Smith, a PrairieStar Family Medicine physician who is now delivering babies at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Reno County.

Exciting update for our maternal care department!

Dr. Miranda Smith (left) made history by being the first family medicine doctor to deliver a baby at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in 40 years.

Dr. Smith is one of two full-spectrum family medicine providers now offering maternal care in Hutchinson through a growing collaboration between PrairieStar and HRMC. The other provider, Dr. Catherine Jimenez (right) who practices at HRMC.

To read more, visit the link below!
https://www.pshcks.org/prairiestar-provider-delivers-first-baby-by-family-medicine-provider-in-40-years-at-hrmc/

12/04/2025

We’re pleased to share two recent successes from our recruiting team, including the placement of a specialty physician.
A family medicine with obstetrics physician has committed to serving in Clay County, and a pulmonary and critical care intensivist has signed on to practice in Reno County.
This is the work our recruiting team does every day: connecting health care organizations across Kansas with the providers they need so that every community has access to quality care.
Learn more about our services here: www.kumc.edu/krrc
See our impact on Kansas communities here: https://www.kumc.edu/institute-for-community-engagement/our-divisions/rural-health/about/economic-impact-report.html

The Kansas Recruitment and Retention Center (KRRC) assists Kansas communities in recruiting and retaining health care professionals and currently assists physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and allied health care professionals with locating employment in Kansas.

12/03/2025

Happening now! Get your questions answered! You can learn all about eligibility requirements, the application process, and ask questions during this live State Loan Repayment Program Webinar.
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11/25/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the winners and runners-up of the 2025 Rural Kansas Photography Contest!
This contest thrives because of everyone who takes part, from the photographers capturing breathtaking moments to the community members who show their support by voting. We at Rural Health are grateful to host this friendly competition, now proudly in its 20th year.
This year, 224 photographers submitted 998 images, and 768 voters decided the results, with 646 voting online, 83 people voting in Kansas City, and 39 in Wichita.
The contest is sponsored by Rural Health Education and Services at the University of Kansas Medical Center. And we are profoundly grateful for everyone who has helped us celebrate the beauty of our state! 🌾📸

11/24/2025

Update 11-26:
Weve made another order! Click the link to purchase today!

Update 11-25-25: More calendars will be coming. Comment on this post if you’d like us to message you when ordering is availble again. Thanks!

Order Today! The fifth edition of the Beauty in Kansas wall calendar is now available. $15 shipped! This calendar is all about Kansas. Photographs are taken in Kansas, and the calendar is designed and printed in Kansas. This calendar makes a great gift for a loved one who has a heart for all-things Kansas.
Order online: https://bit.ly/kscal26
Proceeds from calendar sales support future Rural Kansas Photography Contests.