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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.

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.

While it’s common to associate heart health with cardiologists, primary care providers play an important role in heart health by being your first line of defense and determining your risk for 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.

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.

One patient's experience more than a decade ago was a pivotal moment for both Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute and Saint Luke's Hospital Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program.