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Passing On the Gift of Hearing

In addition to her generous financial contributions, Denise has devoted her retirement to working on behalf of others with hearing loss.

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KSHB: Kansas City Woman Credits 3D Mammogram for Early Breast Cancer Detection

This year, Michelle almost skipped her preventive screening, but instead of skipping, she chose to get her first 3D mammogram. And like many women, she wasn’t aware that it was now covered by insurance.

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Mindy’s Big Lesson: A Teacher’s Story about Breast Cancer

Mindy, a teacher in Blue Springs, has a family history of breast cancer, so it wasn’t a surprise when her doctor recommended she start annual mammograms at the age of 35.

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Marine Veteran Survives Heart Condition Thanks to Critical Access Hospital

David had bypass surgery in 1997 and thought his heart was doing well until he experienced another cardiac event out of nowhere.

Overcoming Hearing Loss, Mighty Melody Continues Writing her Own Song

Melody Unger loves to fill the world with sound. If the spirited 8-year-old isn’t singing, she’s humming, playing the drums, asking questions, or playing make-believe. But for the first two years of her life, Melody lived in silence.

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The Magnificent Maddox: A Saint Luke's Midwest Ear Institute Story

Maddox was born with hereditary hearing loss. He received a cochlear implant. Watch how it changed his life.

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Grandmother of eight, baseball fanatic, breast cancer patient

Reconnecting with a former high school classmate turned out to be a saving grace in Lori’s life.

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Deafness Can’t Quiet Mighty Melody

Melody spent 136 days in the NICU. She didn't respond to sound. Read about her journey to be able to finally hear.