News

Expand filters

Filters

Services

Showing 1 - 10 out of 13 results

News

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.

News

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.

News

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.

Article

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.

Patient Stories

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.

Article

VFW Magazine: Flu Shots May Prevent Severe Illness

VFW Magazine talked to Dr. Todd Fristo about how the flu vaccine can prevent serious illness.

Article

KCTV: Saint Luke's Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary of Clinical Forensic Program

Jennifer Sonsiadek, Nurse Manager of Saint Luke’s Clinical Forensic Program, talks to KCTV about how Saint Luke’s has been leading the way and innovating clinical forensic care provided in Kansas City and the nation for 50 years.

News

Health News You Can Use: Saint Luke's Clinical Forensics Program

The care a person receives immediately following abuse or assault has a significant effect on their physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.

Article

U.S. News & World Report: Mummies Study Finds Heart Disease Plagued the Ancients, Too

U.S. News & World Report shares results of a new study finding heart disease has plagued humanity for centuries.

Article

AARP: 10 Types of Exercise That Can Help You Live Longer

AARP talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about different types of exercise that can help improve longevity.