This series of presentations will look at research and health systems. Topics include sick care vs. health care, Heath system science & population health, recent research at MSSU-KCU Research Consortium, and how to provide safer care.
The mission of the MSSU-KCU Research Consortium (MKRC) is to engage MSSU and KCU students in inter-disciplinary clinical & basic research opportunities for learning. The MKRC seeks to improve the health of people in the Joplin, Missouri, and Four-States community. The mission of the MKRC is to investigate evidence-based osteopathic medicine through a team-based health care delivery strategy. The presentations by Drs. Arnce and Staudinger will highlight two ongoing clinical research studies at KCU in Joplin.