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Kansas City Beacon: New COVID Vaccines Are on Their Way. What You Need to Know

The Kansas City Beacon talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about when you should get tested for the virus and what to do if you test positive.

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The Kansas City Beacon: COVID in Kansas City: Local Experts Answer Your Questions Going into the New Year

What do I do if I’m exposed? How can I stay safe while traveling? What’s the difference between COVID and the flu? Dr. Sarah Boyd, infectious disease physician at Saint Luke's Health System, answers.

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Lucky Breaks

Caring for the patient at Saint Luke’s Hospital extended to saving the life of a spouse during a Louisiana couple’s fateful trip to Kansas City

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Successful Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment Saves Lenexa Father’s Legs from Amputation

Chris Allen had so much pain in his legs that he couldn't walk 500 feet without needing to take a break. Now, he feels like he has two brand new wheels.

Innovative New Procedure Helps Local Woman Avoid Double Lung Transplant

Rhonda was hesitant to undergo a double lung transplant after learning about the risks. But thanks to an endobronchial valve procedure at Saint Luke's, Rhonda says she's been given another chance at life.

Surviving SCAD: Rare Heart Condition Leads Dana to Saint Luke’s

After having a SCAD heart attack, Dana Garrison found a cardiologist at Saint Luke's, who specializes in the condition, and joined a study to help further the understanding of it.

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After nine lung doctors, James Seymore finds relief in rehab at Saint Luke’s East Hospital

For three decades, breathing troubles followed James Seymore as he and his wife moved from one place to another. In 1980, he received his first diagnosis of pulmonary sarcoidosis in Wyoming. The inflammatory condition can cause shortness of breath, coughing, fatigue, and joint pain. His first bout resolved after a course of steroids, but it returned seven years later after the Seymores moved to Oregon.

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Two Saint Luke’s hospitals rank in U.S. News & World Report list of Best Hospitals

Two hospitals in Saint Luke’s Health System are recognized on U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals rankings for 2013-14, released today. The rankings, now in their 24th year, recognize hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging patients.