The Research Foundation

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Our symposium covers a wide variety of topics like hypertension, pain management, treatment of anxiety and depression, and more!
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Our scholarship applications for Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiation Therapy students are now available.
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August 4, 2025

Individual tickets available for The Research Foundation’s nursing student scholarship fundraiser

The biennial fundraiser is Saturday, November 1 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. The event will raise funds for nursing student scholarship programs.

July 25, 2025

Dr. Sam Hoeper, Jr. and Dr. Anne Sly organize annual primary care symposium with The Research Foundation

The Research Foundation will host the 2025 Hoeper Primary Care Symposium Friday, September 26 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel.

July 14, 2025

Belton Regional Medical Center employees receive awards from The Research Foundation

Elizabeth DeWitt is the 2025 recipient of the Hal M. Quinn Excellence in Nursing Award and Catrina Wessels is the 2025 recipient of the Kathy DeGrande Award for Excellence.

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