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FOX 4: What To Know About Whooping Cough Amid Rise in Cases
Since 2024, the CDC has reported an increase in cases of whooping cough, or pertussis. The trend has continued this fall, with Kansas City reporting 75 pertussis cases in October, tripling from last year.
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KCTV: Saint Luke's Offers Free Gun Locks To Promote Firearm Safety
Saint Luke's is taking action to help reduce gun-related injuries and deaths by handing out free gun safety locks at 22 convenient care and primary care locations.
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Is It Just Worry or Is It an Anxiety Disorder?
Distinguishing between everyday worry and an anxiety disorder can be difficult since they share some similar symptoms. However, there are key differences to help identify when worry may be more than just a natural response to life’s challenges. Key differences to consider include:
Frequency and intensity. Normal worry is typically situational and temporary, tied to specific events or challenges. Anxiety disorders involve persistent, excessive worry that is difficult to control and can occur frequently, even without an obvious reason.
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FOX4: KC-area health officials share advice after deadly measles outbreak in Texas
Amid a measles outbreak in Texas, a Saint Luke's doctor discusses potential risk in Jackson County and explains protection provided by the measles vaccination.
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Primary Care, the First Line of Defense Against Heart Disease
While it’s common to associate heart health with cardiologists, primary care providers play an important role in heart health by being your first line of defense and determining your risk for heart disease.
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The Impacts of Mental Health on the Heart
Understanding how mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and chronic stress affect cardiovascular health in older adults is crucial for promoting holistic care and improving quality of life in this population.
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Life-Saving Primary Care
Dottie Doering and her husband are thankful for Randyn Wertz, FNP-BC, nurse practitioner, and the rest of her Saint Luke's care team for saving her life.
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VFW Magazine: Flu Shots May Prevent Severe Illness
VFW Magazine talked to Dr. Todd Fristo about how the flu vaccine can prevent serious illness.
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KSHB: New Ruling Says Patients Must Be Notified of Breast Density After a Mammogram
Dr. Mary Mitchell, chief of breast radiology at Saint Luke's, talks to KSHB about what dense breast tissue is and how it impacts your risk of developing breast cancer.
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Health News You Can Use: Mental Health After a Diagnosis
During Mental Health Month, we’re talking with Dr. Kadie Harry, a licensed psychologist with Saint Luke’s, about when it may be time to seek help and strategies to help cope with an illness.