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Saint Luke's is taking action to help reduce gun-related injuries and deaths by handing out free gun safety locks at 22 convenient care and primary care locations.

Firearms have the power to change lives in an instant. Edward Overstreet carries that truth with him every day.

Born with congenital heart disease, Christin Murphy, 41, was familiar with cardiology appointments, stress tests, and surgeries.

In 2023, an emergency colonoscopy led to Michael's diagnosis of stage 3 cancer. Because of his experience, Michael Kathrens, 70, advocates for proactive health screenings and being an advocate for your own health.

Nellie Jo Gaston received a lifesaving surgery after an abnormal result from an at-home colon cancer screening test. After treatment at Saint Luke’s, she is cancer-free.

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.

Jackson Auer was two days away from his 26th birthday when he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. 10 months later, Jackson is now cancer-free, newly engaged, and hoping to raise awareness of the disease.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, and this week, we are talking with Sabrina Kidd, MD, about colon cancer screenings, treatments, and possible factors contributing to the rise in diagnoses among young adults.

According to the American Cancer Society, those under the age of 50 are experiencing an increase in colorectal cancer diagnoses, but also an increase in colorectal cancer deaths.

After years of life-threatening cardiac episodes and chest pain, Cindy Mager, 59, became the first Saint Luke's patient to undergo this innovative, life-saving procedure.