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KSHB: Kansas City 5-Year-Old Finds Her Voice Through Play Therapy At Saint Luke's

After 5-year-old Hildie Platter was diagnosed with selective mutism a year and a half ago, her mother, Janette Platter, turned to The Children's SPOT (Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy) for rehabilitative speech services through play therapy.

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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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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 Star: Guest Commentary: How Pregnant Women With Heart Issues in Kansas City Can Help Moms Everywhere

Kansas City is poised to become a national leader in addressing the nation’s maternal health crisis, and there’s a way for you to help or to be treated if you’re pregnant and have a heart condition.

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Lee's Summit Tribune: Saint Luke’s Maternity Hospitals Named To “U.S. News & World Report” 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

“U.S. News & World Report” has named Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, Saint Luke’s East Hospital, and Saint Luke’s North Hospital–Barry Road as 2025 High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care.

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All Saint Luke’s Maternity Hospitals Named to U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

Three Saint Luke’s hospitals earn highest award for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.

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KMBC: Couple Gets Married While Mother is in Labor

At 35 weeks pregnant, Sara went into labor—just three days before she and her fiance were supposed to get married. A goal they had before the baby arrived, but their son had other plans.

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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.

Patient Stories

New Mom Comes Home to Saint Luke’s After Labor Scare at Another Hospital

Keely Bechtel hoped history would repeat itself. She had her first baby at Saint Luke’s South Hospital and planned to do the same with her second. But her obstetrician moved to another area hospital.