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FOX 4: Missouri Western Football Player Shares His Triumph Story After Injury

FOX 4 talked with Jaylen Parks and his orthopedic surgeon, Larry Frevert, MD, about the successful surgery that got Jaylen back in the game.

Patient Stories

Emergency Colonoscopy Saves KC Writer’s Life

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.

Patient Stories

Diligent Screening Helped Nellie Jo Beat Colon Cancer

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.

Patient Stories

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: Young Kansas City Lawyer Beats Stage 3 Colon Cancer, Shares Message of Awareness

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.

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Health News You Can Use: Colorectal Cancer Awareness

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.

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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Have You Been Screened?

The American Cancer Society recommends people who are at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screenings at the age of 45. While a large majority of deaths related to the cancer could be prevented, many people have never been screened.

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FOX4: Saint Luke's and UMKC Leading Nationwide Study on Pregnant People with Heart Conditions

The NIH awarded more than $8.3 million to study 1,000 pregnant individuals with heart conditions in an effort to combat maternal mortality and morbidity.

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Health News You Can Use: Breastfeeding in the NICU

We are talking with Marji Stark, lactation consultant at Saint Luke’s East Hospital, about the breastfeeding journey for mothers who have prematurely given birth to their babies.

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Dos Mundos: Baby of Recently Arrived Immigrant Graduates from NICU

Saint Luke's Hospital celebrated a special graduation after one baby spent 73 days in the NICU.