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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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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. 

Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group and Saint Luke’s Mercer County Clinic Scheduling Influenza Vaccinations for Established Patients

Influenza vaccinations at Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton and Mercer County Clinic in Princeton will begin on Monday, September 15, and can be scheduled any day Monday through Friday for established patients.

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FOX 4: Saint Luke's Neurologist Discusses Migraine Prevention, Treatment
Robert Reddig, MD, neurologist at Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, joined FOX 4's Afternoon Drive to break down what you need to know about migraines.

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TCTMD: Less Intense Checks May Be OK After IV Thrombolysis for Stroke: OPTIMISTmain
A new study co-led by a Saint Luke's researcher found that it may be possible to safely cut back on the level of monitoring of patients with stroke after thrombolysis administration.

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KMBC: Stroke Rates Rising Among Young Adults: What You Need To Know
During Stroke Awareness Month, Karin Olds, MD, stroke medical director at Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, joined KMBC to discuss stroke risk factors and warning signs in younger adults.

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KCTV: May is Stroke Awareness Month
Dr. Karin Olds, stroke director for Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, joined KCTV to discuss the leading cause of long-term disability.

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The Power to Power Through: A Linn County woman found the right spine treatment at Anderson County Hospital and Saint Luke’s
In her 30s, Jeannie Kautt, 66, was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. Luckily, she had connections to the care she needed at Anderson County Hospital and Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute.

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50 Years of Back Pain to Pain Free: KC rabbi finds relief at Saint Luke’s
After seeking a second opinion at Saint Luke's, Mark Levin now walks tall—and pain free—knowing the right medical team, and a little faith, can work wonders.

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The Beacon: The State of Organ Transplants and How It Affects Missouri and Kansas
While thousands linger on organ waiting lists, the national transplant network is ditching 40-year-old systems and struggling to remake itself. The Beacon talked with local health leaders about the state of organ transplantation today.