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Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute's newest staff member is making an immediate impact on patient care this year. Henli is a two-year old facility dog, highly trained to work in clinical settings alongside licensed therapists.

Last year, the U.S. saw a 52% jump in fireworks-related injuries compared to 2023. Dr. Greg Tanquary, a Saint Luke's Emergency Department Physician, has tips on staying safe this Independence Day.

Dr. Staci Reintjes, an emergency room physician at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, shares tips on recognizing heat illness, staying cool, and when to seek medical attention.

A new study co-led by a Saint Luke's researcher found that EMS practices for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) are different in predominantly Black/Hispanic areas compared to mostly white areas.

Two years after an intern presented on the clinical and emotional benefits of service animals, the Rehabilitation Institute is delighted to introduce the world to Henli, a highly trained dog with a knack for comfort and connection.

Weeks shy of the bar exam, the trajectory of Jackson’s life was rocked off course when he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. The 26-year-old’s diagnosis was an obstacle that he refused to let topple him.

When one Kansas City couple’s wedding plans turned into a hospital visit, the staff at Saint Luke’s made the most out of it.

When Debbie O’Neal was diagnosed with heart failure at 75, she feared her life was ending. She was the same age that her mother had been when she died of heart disease.

For people age 60 or older, or who have a family history of heart disease, one simple test and a matter of minutes can determine the potential risk of a future heart attack.

Todd Shannon expresses thanks to Saint Luke's providers for their life-saving interventions which ultimately saved his life.