Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation

06/01/2026

Happy June, friends!

Visit www.wichitamedicalresearch.org for more information on Advance Directives.

05/24/2026

The WMREF office will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/20/2026

Connection and community go hand in hand.

For the past two weeks, we’ve had the privilege of teaming up with our partners at the Central Plains Area Agency on Aging at the Aging Network Monthly Meeting and Wellness in the Park.

Together, we’ve been spreading the word to healthcare professionals, seniors, and the public about the vital importance of Advance Directives and senior services. Taking control of your future healthcare decisions is a necessity, and we are so grateful to CPAAA for partnering with us to highlight this crucial topic.

We have to ask: Have you completed your Advance Directives? If not, visit wichitamedicalresearch.org/advancedirectives to learn more and download your forms.

05/13/2026

This year's 34th annual Research Forum at the KU School of Medicine-Wichita highlighted the outstanding work of students and residents.

A special congratulations to two student winners, selected by Dr. Alan Fearey, Board Chair of the Wichita Medical Research & Education Foundation:

Tiffany Huynh, second-year medical student, oral presentation, “Understanding Outcomes and Barriers to Community Naloxone Distribution Programs: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Naloxone Recipients in Kansas.”

Anna Reimer, second-year medical student, oral presentation, “Barriers to Black or African American women receiving breast cancer screening.”

Thank you to the students and residents for your dedication to improving community health through rigorous research.

05/08/2026

It was an honor to witness a night of such well-deserved recognition for our community leaders! Congratulations to our partners at the Urban League Of Kansas Inc for a fantastic event. Thank you for highlighting the service that makes Wichita thrive.

Photo Credit - Chase Me if You Can Productions

05/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who came by the Clearway Testing booth at ICT Open Streets Nomar. We loved connecting with all of you!

Want more info or looking for a Clearway Testing location? Visit clearwaytesting.org.

Be like Christian Carter—get tested!

Open Streets events in Wichita are usually filled with food and fun, but true to the event’s original goal of getting people to be more active, they can also be

04/30/2026

Our Saturday plans. 👇

Stop by our table to learn more about Advance Directives and Clearway Testing.

Friend to Friend: Party with a Purpose
Ladies, grab a friend and join us for a morning of community, conversation, and care.
Breast cancer impacts far too many families in our communities, but early detection saves lives. This event is about making sure women have access to information, support, and screenings.

✨ What to expect:
• Small group conversations
• Fellowship and fun
• Food and prizes
• Resources for women’s health

📍 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 10 AM – Noon
📍 The Center
1914 E. 11th, Wichita, KS

🚐 Mobile Mammography available from 10 AM – 2 PM
✔ Have insurance? Bring your card.
✔ No insurance? You may qualify for a covered mammogram through Early Detection Works in Kansas.

Let’s look out for one another. Sometimes the most powerful health message comes friend to friend.

👉 Register now using the QR code or link on the flyer.

04/27/2026

The WMREF team had a fantastic time at Sedgwick County Park for NAMIWalks Wichita. The best part? Cheering on walkers as they crossed the finish line just before the rain clouds opened up!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to chat, ask questions, and learn more about our mission. Congratulations to the organizers, volunteers, and everyone who supported mental health awareness!

04/24/2026

Another weekend, another opportunity to be out in the community! We are so excited to be participating and sponsoring this year’s Wichita NAMIWalks.

Mental health support is vital, and we’d love for you to walk alongside us. Registration is FREE! Visit the NAMI Wichita page for event details.

04/22/2026

Earlier this month, WMREF was honored to sponsor the Kansas Health Science University Sports Medicine Conference, bringing together high school students from across the state!

WMREF Executive Director, Lai-L Daugherty and Kansas Leadership Center partner Darryl Kelly kicked the day off with an enthusiastic welcome, highlighting these bright minds as the true future of healthcare. It was a privilege to support the next generation of medical professionals right here in Kansas.