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A new study co-led by a Saint Luke's researcher found that it may be possible to safely cut back on the level of monitoring of patients with stroke after thrombolysis administration.

During Stroke Awareness Month, Karin Olds, MD, stroke medical director at Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, joined KMBC to discuss stroke risk factors and warning signs in younger adults.

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.

Dr. Karin Olds, stroke director for Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, joined KCTV to discuss the leading cause of long-term disability.

For 67-year-old longtime Kansas City resident Todd Zehner, family has always been at the heart of his life. A husband of 45 years and proud grandfather of two energetic kids, Todd was looking forward to a joyous holiday season in December 2024. But on Dec. 17, his world turned upside down when a stroke sent him to the ICU for seven days.

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.

When Debbie O’Neal was diagnosed with heart failure at 75, she feared her life was ending. She was the same age that her mother had been when she died of heart disease.

For people age 60 or older, or who have a family history of heart disease, one simple test and a matter of minutes can determine the potential risk of a future heart attack.

The Wall Street Journal invited Dr. James O’Keefe, MD, director of preventive cardiology at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, to explain the potential risk and share tips on how you can protect your heart during the big game.

With high numbers of respiratory illnesses across the region coupled with weather and cold-related injuries, Saint Luke’s is urging people to use one of our Same Day Care options where you can be seen the same day.