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TODAY: A Twist on the Mediterranean Diet Is 'Ideal' for Heart Health, Cardiologist Says
Many are familiar with the Mediterranean diet, which focuses on plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, seeds and nuts, plus the liberal use of extra virgin olive oil.
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Fairway Man Becomes First Saint Luke’s Patient to Receive Targeted Radiation Therapy
All eyes were on Dana Boucher, 67, after he received his first dose of LUTATHERA®, a targeted radiation treatment, to treat his neuroendocrine cancer.
“There must have been a dozen people outside my hospital room at any given time,” Dana says. “Since I was the first patient at Saint Luke’s to undergo LUTATHERA therapy, doctors, nurses, and hospital administrators were all interested to see how I was doing.”
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Emergency Colonoscopy Saves KC Writer’s Life
In 2023, an emergency colonoscopy led to Michael's diagnosis of stage 3 cancer. Because of his experience, Michael Kathrens, 70, advocates for proactive health screenings and being an advocate for your own health.
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Health News You Can Use: Anxiety and Stress During the Holidays
Katie Groves, LCSW, Psychotherapist with Saint Luke’s Behavioral Health Specialists, talks about what holiday stressors are, how we can cope and take care of ourselves, and when to seek professional help.
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KCTV: How to Deal with Holiday Stressors
Katie Groves, LCSW, with Saint Luke’s Behavioral Health Specialists, joins KCTV to talk about holiday stressors, how to cope and when to know to reach out to a professional.
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AARP: 15 Foods High in Omega Fatty Acids
AARP talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about the benefits of omega fatty acids and how much you should be consuming.
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Chillicothe Pastor Shares Journey of Colon Cancer to Raise Awareness for Early Screening
As a pastor in Chillicothe, Missouri, Jason Mosier, is used to encouraging others during difficult and trying times. He had no way of knowing a trip to the Hedrick Medical Center’s Emergency Department would lead him on one of the hardest journeys of his life.