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Sue Gets Her Life Back After Tumor Removal

First, it was the checkbook.

Sue Jameson, 84, from Chillicothe, Missouri, was meticulous in balancing the family finances. One day in 2020, her husband, Douglas, noticed she hadn’t made any entries for several months.

He then started to notice Sue’s recurring memory issues, which came with a scary moment when she fell asleep while driving. She drove off the road but regained consciousness before safely driving back home. While relieved, her family had growing concerns. 

Patient Stories

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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Health News You Can Use: Heart Conditions in Pregnancy

In the past, many women born with a heart condition were told they would not be able to birth children safely.

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Successful Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment Saves Lenexa Father’s Legs from Amputation

Chris Allen had so much pain in his legs that he couldn't walk 500 feet without needing to take a break. Now, he feels like he has two brand new wheels.