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KSHB: Fentanyl Fight Sees Progress, But New Dangers Emerge for Young Children

Health care leaders and first responders gathered at Saint Luke's South Hospital to discuss ongoing efforts in the fight against fentanyl with U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids.

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Stroke Survivor Reclaims Life, One Step at a Time

For 67-year-old longtime Kansas City resident Todd Zehner, family has always been at the heart of his life. A husband of 45 years and proud grandfather of two energetic kids, Todd was looking forward to a joyous holiday season in December 2024. But on Dec. 17, his world turned upside down when a stroke sent him to the ICU for seven days.

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Second Opinion Means a Second Chance for Saint Luke’s Patient

After a fainting spell, Angela Alvarez was ultimately diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure. Her original plan of action was to undergo a heart transplant, but she sought a second opinion at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute.

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Double Blessing: New Mother Receives New Kidney

When Jackie, pictured with her son Brooks, was pregnant, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 chronic kidney disease. After Brooks was born and undergoing a kidney transplant, Jackie is back to enjoying life.

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Surviving a Silent Threat

Feeling “off” turned into a critical situation within moments when Stacee suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm that led to a hemorrhagic stroke.

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BJC Health System Receives National Recognition for LGBTQ+ Equality and Inclusion

Multiple hospitals earned high marks as Healthcare Equality Leader and High Performer designations.

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Bobby Olm-Shipman Named Chair of Kansas Hospital Association Board of Directors

Saint Luke’s South and East Region CEO shares priorities for his term leading KHA Board of Directors

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Blue Valley Post: Saint Luke's South Hospital Worker Spends Spare Time Helping Unhoused Kansas Citians

The Blue Valley Post talked to one Saint Luke's South employee who has helped the community's houseless population for nearly 25 years.

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The Kansas City Beacon: Our Pandemic Year: Local woman reflects on COVID-19 hospitalization

The Kansas City Beacon talked to Susan Mikulecky who was hospitalized at Saint Luke's South Hospital for COVID-19.

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Student Volunteer Makes Hundreds of Bags for Saint Luke’s Breast Cancer Patients

Sixteen-year-old Cheri Rich has sewn more than 200 drain bags for Saint Luke's mastectomy patients as a way to give back to other families who are fighting the battle against cancer.