News

Expand filters

Filters

Services

Showing 1 - 10 out of 11 results

Article

KCTV: Saint Luke’s Patient Avoids Third Open Heart Surgery Thanks to Minimally Invasive Procedure

Born with congenital heart disease, 41-year-old Christin Murphy has undergone three heart surgeries to repair pulmonary valves. They have been tough to get through, but Murphy says this latest one at Saint Luke’s changed her outlook.

Patient Stories

50 Years of Back Pain to Pain Free: KC rabbi finds relief at Saint Luke’s

After seeking a second opinion at Saint Luke's, Mark Levin now walks tall—and pain free—knowing the right medical team, and a little faith, can work wonders.

News

Home Care & Hospice South Branch Office Moves to Anderson County Hospital

The new office is located within the administration office pod near the hospital’s main entrance at 421 S. Maple St. in Garnett, Kansas.

Article

Health News You Can Use: Heart Valve Disease

Dr. Adnan Chhatriwalla, interventional cardiologist at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, talks about symptoms of heart valve disease, treatment, and keys to long-term heart health.

News

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.

News

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.

Article

Kansas City Musician Avoids Paralysis with Major Spine Surgery

When John Murray was losing function in his hands and arms, it became difficult to play his music. He turned to the team at Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute to fix the issue threatening his independent lifestyle.

Patient Stories

WWII Veteran Returns to Active Lifestyle After Heart Valve Procedure

When Dale Cooksey's mitral valve wasn't sealing normally, doctors at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute performed the MitraClip procedure to get the 98-year-old back to his active lifestyle quickly.

Article

Do Your Loved Ones Know Your Wishes?

National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16 provides an opportunity to talk with loved ones about end of life care.

Article

Dogs On Call: Canines Bring Comfort and Joy to Saint Luke’s Hospice House

An Australian shepherd/boxer mix, Molly is one of the pet therapy pooches that—along with her human, Alexis Martin—elevate spirits around Saint Luke’s Hospice House.