Saint Luke's Newsroom

Jun. 28, 2024

Health News You Can Use: Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention and Treatment

Nearly 7 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s disease. That number is expected to double by the year 2060.
Jun. 28, 2024

Kansas City Business Journal: Saint Luke's Expands Its Cancer Institute Services in the Northland

The Kansas City Business Journal spoke to Dr. Tim Pluard about Saint Luke's Cancer Institute's expansion of services for patients battling cancer in the Northland.
Jun. 28, 2024

FOX4: Saint Luke's North Hospital to Offer New Comprehensive Cancer Program

FOX4 talked to Dr. Tim Pluard about what will be included in the expansion and what it means for patients battling cancer in the Northland.
Jun. 28, 2024

KMBC: Saint Luke's Cancer Institute Expanding Services in the Northland

Saint Luke's Cancer Institute is expanding in the Northland with more services being offered at Saint Luke's North Hospital–Barry Road for patients battling cancer.
Jun. 26, 2024

Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute to Open Comprehensive Cancer Program at Saint Luke’s North Hospital

New comprehensive program will provide expanded services close to home for patients with cancer in Kansas City’s Northland.
Jun. 25, 2024

U.S. News & World Report: Wegovy Helps Heart Failure Patients Lose Weight, Improve Symptoms

Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy can improve symptoms in heart failure patients, new research led by Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute shows.
Jun. 25, 2024

Cardiovascular Business: Semaglutide Improves Heart Failure Symptoms in Both Sexes—Weight Loss Greater in Women

Semaglutide improves symptoms in both men and women who present with heart failure. When it comes to weight loss, however, the drug appears to benefit women much more than men.
Jun. 24, 2024

KCTV: Saint Luke’s East Hosts its First NICU Reunion since COVID-19 Pandemic

The Barnes family shares their NICU journey, and a NICU nurse spoke with KCTV about how special this event is for them.
Jun. 20, 2024

KMBC: Therapy Poodle Brings Comfort to Hospice Patients at Saint Luke's Hospice House

Louie Pancake's owner, Frank, and the Community Events Coordinator at Saint Luke’s Hospice House talk with KMBC about the special program.