Saint Luke's Newsroom

Dec. 20, 2023

KMBC: KC-Led Clinical Trial on Popular Weight-Loss Drug Named Scientific 'Breakthrough of the Year'

The study revealed the popular weight loss drug semaglutide — commonly known as Ozempic and Wegovy — is highly effective at treating heart failure in patients with obesity.
Dec. 20, 2023

Kansas City Business Journal: Kansas City-Led Clinical Trial on Popular Weight-Loss Drug is Honored as a 'Breakthrough of the Year'

A groundbreaking study, led by Mikhail Kosiborod, MD, vice president of research at Saint Luke's Health System, has been named the scientific breakthrough of the year by Science Magazine.
Dec. 19, 2023

KCTV: How to Hit Your Health Goals in 2024

Mental health can play a big role in setting yourself up for success when it comes to setting New Year’s resolutions and making healthy lifestyle changes.
Dec. 18, 2023

Healio: Targeting Obesity may be ‘Highly Effective Strategy’ for Treating HFpEF, ASCVD

Dr. Kosiborod presented the main results of STEP-HFpEF trial during the opening late breaking clinical trial session at the European Society of Cardiology Congress (ESC Congress)—the world’s largest cardiology conference.
Dec. 15, 2023

Health News You Can Use: Saint Luke's Community Resources

Kristin Repp, Director of Population Health, talks about social drivers of health and the resources available to the community.
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Dec. 15, 2023

Lee's Summit Tribune: Saint Luke’s East Hospital Named to "U.S. News & World Report" 2024 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

U.S. News & World Report has named Saint Luke’s East Hospital as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy). This is the highest award a hospital can earn for “U.S. News’” Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
Dec. 15, 2023

Science’s 2023 Breakthrough of the Year: Weight Loss Drugs with a Real Shot at Fighting Obesity

Presented by the lead author Mikhail Kosiborod, MD, the STEP-HFpEF trial is recognized by Science Magazine as Breakthrough of the Year throughout all science.
Dec. 15, 2023

KMBC: Saint Luke's North Saves Santa

As the holidays are here, so is the uptick in heart attacks. With the season's stress, many people may ignore warning signs and put off getting care. But one Kansas City Santa recognized his signs early and got help in the nick of time.
Dec. 15, 2023

KMBC: Heart Attacks Around the Holidays

According to the American Heart Association, more people die from heart attacks on December 25 than any other day of the year, with December 26 and New Year’s Day following close behind.