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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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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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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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Double Blessing: New Mother Receives New Kidney
When Jackie, pictured with her son Brooks, was pregnant, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 chronic kidney disease. After Brooks was born and undergoing a kidney transplant, Jackie is back to enjoying life.
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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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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.
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KMBC: Saint Luke's Psychologist Offers Advice for Election Stress
Dr. Kadie Harry, a Saint Luke’s clinical psychologist, spoke with KMBC, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being during the final stretch of campaign season.