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KSHB: Henli the Facility Dog Making Positive Impact for Rehab Patients

Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute's newest staff member is making an immediate impact on patient care this year. Henli is a two-year old facility dog, highly trained to work in clinical settings alongside licensed therapists.

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KCTV: Mental Health Month: Awareness and Early Intervention

Kadie Harry, PhD, a Saint Luke's licensed psychologist, spoke with KCTV about taking care of your mental health and the resources available to those who may be struggling.

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FOX 4: Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Patients Participate in Fifth Annual Garden Party

The annual event offers a unique form of therapy that allows patients to build skills and confidence in everyday tasks they love.

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Thera-Pup: Meet Henli the Facility Dog

Two years after an intern presented on the clinical and emotional benefits of service animals, the Rehabilitation Institute is delighted to introduce the world to Henli, a highly trained dog with a knack for comfort and connection.

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"Grateful and Humbled": The Back-to-Back Transplants at Saint Luke's that Saved One Man's Life

Anthony Weatherspoon, 68, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, remembers it like it was yesterday: The day he wasn’t feeling very well in 2024. “I didn’t know what was up,” Anthony says, with his wife, Peggy, at his side.

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KMBC: Donate Life Month: Heart and Kidney Recipient Shares His Story

Anthony Weatherspoon, who received lifesaving heart and kidney transplants, is grateful for the gift of life this April.

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Finding His Voice Again: Saint Luke’s Music Therapy Patient’s Remarkable Recovery

On Nov. 11, 2024, Kevin Dierking suffered a stroke that caused aphasia, eliminating his ability to speak. Music therapy at Saint Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute has been a pivotal and powerful part of his recovery journey.

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KSHB: 'Saint Luke's Saved My Life': Arkansas Man Gets Life-Saving Heart Transplant in Kansas City

"Jill asked, 'If this was your father where would you take him?' And [the doctor] said, 'Saint Luke’s in Kansas City.' And Saint Luke’s saved my life."

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Health News You Can Use: Anxiety and Stress During the Holidays

Katie Groves, LCSW, Psychotherapist with Saint Luke’s Behavioral Health Specialists, talks about what holiday stressors are, how we can cope and take care of ourselves, and when to seek professional help.

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KCTV: How to Deal with Holiday Stressors

Katie Groves, LCSW, with Saint Luke’s Behavioral Health Specialists, joins KCTV to talk about holiday stressors, how to cope and when to know to reach out to a professional.