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To combat rising maternal mortality, researchers at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and UMKC are leading a first of its kind study to create better care for moms with heart conditions during pregnancy.

The four-year observational study will research U.S. pregnant people with cardiovascular disease to better understand and combat maternal mortality and morbidity.

In addition to her generous financial contributions, Denise has devoted her retirement to working on behalf of others with hearing loss.

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

Growing up next to Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Leah Suttington knew she wanted to be taken to Saint Luke's when she needed emergency heart care.

Melody Unger loves to fill the world with sound. If the spirited 8-year-old isn’t singing, she’s humming, playing the drums, asking questions, or playing make-believe. But for the first two years of her life, Melody lived in silence.

Maddox was born with hereditary hearing loss. He received a cochlear implant. Watch how it changed his life.

Joel DeBoer could have been a model for a fitness ad. The active father of three teenagers felt great and enjoyed biking, hiking, skiing, and rock climbing with his family.

Melody spent 136 days in the NICU. She didn't respond to sound. Read about her journey to be able to finally hear.