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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.
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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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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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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.
General Surgeons Andrew Johnson, MD, and Justin Walters, DO Join the Medical Staff at Hedrick Medical Center
Both surgeons provide general surgery services to patients of all ages and have expertise in a variety of surgical procedures, including minimally invasive procedures.
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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.
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The Kansas City Beacon: Our Pandemic Year: Local woman reflects on COVID-19 hospitalization
The Kansas City Beacon talked to Susan Mikulecky who was hospitalized at Saint Luke's South Hospital for COVID-19.