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Higher Omega-3 Levels Associated with Improved Mental Health
New study finds that omega-3 fatty acids, a nutrient found in types of fish, can mitigate self-harm behaviors and improve mental health over time.
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Health News You Can Use: Importance of Lung Cancer Screenings
Lung Cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related death in the United States. But only around 18% of all those eligible were screened in 2022, according to the American Lung Association.
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KCTV: The Importance of Lung Cancer Screenings with Saint Luke’s
Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related death in the United States—and diagnosing the disease early is critical in improving survival rates.
A Precautionary Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening Saved Bill’s Life
Bill Euwer heard all the warnings about smoking.
During a 2023 checkup at Saint Luke’s Primary Care in Lee’s Summit, Bill’s nurse practitioner suggested he get a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening based on his smoking history to rule out the possibility of cancer.
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KMBC: Saint Luke's Doctors Urge People to Use Same Day Care Options
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.
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KCTV: Saint Luke's Doctors Urge People to Use Same Day Care Options
Utilizing Same Day Care options help save Emergency Departments for life-threatening emergencies, like car accidents, heart attacks, strokes, and more.
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KCTV: Doctors Urge Patients to Use Same Day Care
Utilizing Same Day Care options help save Emergency Departments for life-threatening emergencies, like car accidents, heart attacks, strokes, and more.
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Iola Register: Slithering Surprises
Emergency rooms at Allen County Regional Hospital and Anderson County Hospital have seen an increase in snake bites this summer.
Anderson County Hospital Auxiliary Makes a Big Impact
A gift of $1,000 to Anderson County EMS allowed the department to not only replace but upgrade several emergency response bags.
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Allen County Regional Hospital Auxiliary Approved Funding for Ultrasound Probe
The new ultrasound probe, which will primarily be used in the hospital's emergency department, provides a detailed view of what's happening in a patient's body in real-time.