Saint Luke's Newsroom

Oct. 5, 2015

FOX 4: Backpack Safety

School has starred and kids are often carrying heavy loads in their backpacks.

Sep. 15, 2015

FOX4: Third Times a Charm for 2nd Heart Transplant Recipient

One man received a third chance at life after his second heart transplant at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute.

Sep. 8, 2015

Saint Luke's Hospital Launches Specialized Program for Pregnant Women with Heart Disease

Pregnant women with heart disease face much higher risks not only for themselves but for their babies.

Aug. 28, 2015

FOX4: Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute Research Examines the Impact of Quitting Smoking on Heart Attack Patient Outcomes

New research out of Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute indicates quitting smoking even after a heart attack can have a positive impact on a patient's health and ultimate outcome.

Aug. 6, 2015

FOX4: Two Heart Transplants On the Same Night Result in Lasting Friendship

Kelly Jobe of Topeka and Scott Garst of Wichita found themselves at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, each receiving the incredible gift of a new heart.Kelly Jobe of Topeka and Scott Garst of Wichita found themselves at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, each receiving the incredible gift of a new heart.

Aug. 4, 2015

MEDIA COVERAGE: Kindergarten social and emotional behavior linked to adult success

A new study published in American Journal of Public Health by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation brings to our attention how critical it can be for a child to be able to understand emotions and be able to relate to the world.

Aug. 3, 2015

Spot a Stroke Award recognizes Gladstone Public Safety for ensuring a positive outcome for Saint Luke's stroke patient

By all accounts Kurt Hinrichs of Gladstone was a healthy man in his early 50s.

Jul. 14, 2015

MEDIA COVERAGE: Lee's Summit Detective, Josh Ward, returns home after surviving a flesh-eating bacteria

Lee's Summit Police Detective, Josh Ward, leaves Saint Luke's Hospital after surviving flesh-eating bacteria.

Jun. 19, 2015

Gladstone Fire and EMS receive Spot-A-Stroke Award for recognizing Northland man's stroke symptoms

By all accounts, Kurt Hinrichs of Gladstone was a healthy man in his early 50s.