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TCTMD: EMS Practices for OHCA Diverge Between Black/Hispanic, White Areas
A new study co-led by a Saint Luke's researcher found that EMS practices for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) are different in predominantly Black/Hispanic areas compared to mostly white areas.
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Media Coverage: Kansas City Zoo Welcomes New Cotton-Top Tamarins in New Partnership With Saint Luke's
The new program, called "Wild Beginnings," is a partnership celebrating “zooborns” at the KC Zoo. Saint Luke's gave out onesies and tickets to the zoo to families in the maternity unit in honor of the partnership.
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Emergency Colonoscopy Saves KC Writer’s Life
In 2023, an emergency colonoscopy led to Michael's diagnosis of stage 3 cancer. Because of his experience, Michael Kathrens, 70, advocates for proactive health screenings and being an advocate for your own health.
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Ken Hurt His Back on His Dream Vacation. After Successful Treatment at Saint Luke’s Pain Management Clinic, He’s Back to Traveling the World
After severe back pain sidelined Ken from his adventure-packed life, he got a new lease on life through radiofrequency ablation treatment at Saint Luke’s Pain Management Clinic.
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TCTMD: Less Intense Checks May Be OK After IV Thrombolysis for Stroke: OPTIMISTmain
A new study co-led by a Saint Luke's researcher found that it may be possible to safely cut back on the level of monitoring of patients with stroke after thrombolysis administration.
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Health News You Can Use: Importance of Early Intervention for Mental Health
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five adults and one in six youths aged 6-17 experience mental health illness each year in the U.S.—and 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14.
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Diligent Screening Helped Nellie Jo Beat Colon Cancer
Nellie Jo Gaston received a lifesaving surgery after an abnormal result from an at-home colon cancer screening test. After treatment at Saint Luke’s, she is cancer-free.
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Family Care Center Doctor and Nurse Found Connection to Their Mission During a Trip Honoring Veterans
The Anderson County Hospital Family Care Center clinicians were responsible for providing medical support for the veterans throughout the Honor Trip to Washington, D.C.
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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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KMBC: Stroke Rates Rising Among Young Adults: What You Need To Know
During Stroke Awareness Month, Karin Olds, MD, stroke medical director at Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, joined KMBC to discuss stroke risk factors and warning signs in younger adults.