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A Heart Care Experience to Remember: For a Kansas Citian With a History of Heart Issues, the Proactive, Personable Care at Saint Luke’s Stood Out
Born with congenital heart disease, Christin Murphy, 41, was familiar with cardiology appointments, stress tests, and surgeries.
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Putting Hip Pain on Ice: How One Former Hockey Player Found Relief
After months of persistent pain in her left hip, 37-year-old Andrea Cole of Lee’s Summit finally found answers thanks to Megan N. Mayer, MD, and Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists.
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Walking a New Path: How One Patient Turned Pain Into Passion
For more than a decade, hip pain slowly chipped away at the life Clark Halferty once loved. That was until the treatment team at Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists showed him that a pain-free life was possible.
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Stronger Together: How One Mother-Daughter Duo Found Lasting Pain Relief
When Karie Labelle first brought her teenage daughter, Gabriella, to Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists, she never expected the visit would eventually lead to a life-changing surgery of her own.
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KMBC: New Heart Procedure at Saint Luke’s Gives Hope to Patient With Decades-long Heart Issues
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.
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Kansas City Beacon: New COVID Vaccines Are on Their Way. What You Need to Know
The Kansas City Beacon talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about when you should get tested for the virus and what to do if you test positive.
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The Kansas City Beacon: COVID in Kansas City: Local Experts Answer Your Questions Going into the New Year
What do I do if I’m exposed? How can I stay safe while traveling? What’s the difference between COVID and the flu? Dr. Sarah Boyd, infectious disease physician at Saint Luke's Health System, answers.
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Cardiovascular Business: TAVR Linked to Favorable Outcomes for Asymptomatic and Minimally Symptomatic Patients—But is it Necessary?
TAVR in asymptomatic and minimally symptomatic patients is associated with a high survival rate, but relatively minor improvements, according to new research.
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Cardiovascular Business: Why Cardiologists Should Pay Close Attention to Rehospitalizations After TAVR or SAVR
Rehospitalization after aortic valve replacement (AVR) is associated with an increased risk of patient mortality, according to new research.
Innovative New Procedure Helps Local Woman Avoid Double Lung Transplant
Rhonda was hesitant to undergo a double lung transplant after learning about the risks. But thanks to an endobronchial valve procedure at Saint Luke's, Rhonda says she's been given another chance at life.