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Nina Offers a Helping Paw to Saint Luke’s Cancer Patients
Ten years ago, Nina, a Lake Winnebago resident, was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer that led to a partial mastectomy followed by radiation treatment at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.
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KSHB: Kansas City 5-Year-Old Finds Her Voice Through Play Therapy At Saint Luke's
After 5-year-old Hildie Platter was diagnosed with selective mutism a year and a half ago, her mother, Janette Platter, turned to The Children's SPOT (Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy) for rehabilitative speech services through play therapy.
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Kelly Overcomes Breast Cancer While Celebrating Key Life Milestones
Now, on the 14th anniversary of her diagnosis, Kelly, 43, is cancer free and grateful for the care she received at Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit and Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.
The Truth Behind Common Flu Shot Misconceptions
As we move into fall, you might be feeling at the top of your game—you’ve made it a priority to exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet, and get stress under control. Plus, you’re one of those people who just doesn’t get sick very often. You might be wondering: Can I skip getting a flu shot?
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KCTV: Early On-Set Breast Cancer and the Importance of Early Detection
While the mortality rate for breast cancer in the U.S. has significantly declined from its peak in 1989, incidence among younger women has steadily increased each year since 2001, according to the American Cancer Society.
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Media Coverage: Breast Cancer Survivor Turns Her Own Healing to Hope Through Therapy Dog Adoption
Ten years ago, Nina Noe's dog supported her along her journey to beat a rare form of breast cancer.
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Hedrick Family Care Scheduling Influenza Vaccinations for Established Patients
Influenza vaccinations at Hedrick Family Care will begin on Monday, September 15, and can be scheduled any day Monday through Friday for established patients.
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Learning to Appreciate Life
Peaches Tutera Cunningham and her husband, David, welcomed their son, John David, into the world in 1996. Two short years later, John David was diagnosed with autism.