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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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The Iola Register: Speaker: It Takes More Than Meds in the Battle of the Bulge

Dr. Sam Wilcox, a board-certified family and obesity medicine physician with Allen County Regional Hospital, recently hosted a Lunch & Learn to present the second topic in his weight loss series.

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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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Start the Conversation and Make This Your Year to Lose Weight, Gain Life

One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, and while this is a great goal, it can also be one of the hardest to achieve.

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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.