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Emergency Department Handles Retired Sergeant With Care
A retired Chillicothe Police Department sergeant, John Valbracht enjoys restoring old vehicles. But when John, 70, was alone working on an old trailer, a routine task turned dangerous.
"It was a nice day, and my goal was to put a new tongue and fuel tank on this trailer, but when the tongue broke off in my hand, it changed my plans," John says.
John was unloading an old trailer he’d hauled home on another trailer when the weight shifted unexpectedly at the top of the ramp.
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Clarivate: Predictive Analytics for Early Detection of Sepsis in Emergency Department Patients
Saint Luke's use of Epic’s Early Detection of Sepsis model saw improved patient outcomes and a reduction in mortality index.
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Healio: Wegovy Improves Exercise Function in Obesity-Related Heart Failure with Concomitant Weight Loss
A secondary analysis of the pooled STEP-HFpEF and STEP-HFpEF DM trials showed the greatest improvements in those with the most weight loss at 52 weeks.
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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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FOX4: FAME: Walnut "Meat" Tacos
Grace Hoffman, Nutritional Coordinator with Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and the Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program, shares a healthy meat-free taco recipe with the FOX4 morning show.
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FOX4: FAME: The Perfect Healthy Tailgate Food - Cauliflower Wings
Grace Hoffman, Nutritional Coordinator with Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and the Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program, shares a healthy chicken wing substitute for tailgating and watch parties - cauliflower wings.
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Wright Memorial Hospital Retains Local Emergency Department Physician Team
As of January 1, 2024, Wright Memorial Hospital entered into a new contract with the emergency medicine physicians providing care in the hospital’s emergency department.
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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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AARP: 15 Foods High in Omega Fatty Acids
AARP talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about the benefits of omega fatty acids and how much you should be consuming.
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FOX4: Healthy Eating Tips this Holiday Season
Grace Hoffman, Nutrition Health Program Coordinator with Saint Luke's Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program at Saint Luke’s Women's Heart Center, shares three tips for healthy eating on FOX4.