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

To combat rising maternal mortality, researchers at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and UMKC are leading a first of its kind study to create better care for moms with heart conditions during pregnancy.

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.

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.

“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.

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

The four-year observational study will research U.S. pregnant people with cardiovascular disease to better understand and combat maternal mortality and morbidity.

FOX4 talked an athletic trainer at Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists about the health benefits of cold plunging and tips for getting started.

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.

In the past, many women born with a heart condition were told they would not be able to birth children safely.