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Nov. 18, 2020

KSHB: Doctors worried by sharp rise in COVID-19 cases

Doctors and public health officials are alarmed at the surge of positive cases of COVID-19 in the Kansas City metro area.
Nov. 17, 2020

Hedrick Medical Center Urges Residents to Wear Masks, Social Distance

Hedrick Medical Center is urging all residents in the Chillicothe, Missouri area to wear masks and socially distance from others when in public as the number of positive cases in Missouri reaches an all-time high.
Nov. 17, 2020

The Kansas City Beacon: Older adults in Kansas City are facing increased anxiety, depression during the pandemic

Amid the pandemic, many seniors are dealing with increased loneliness and depression. The Beacon talked to Dr. Kadie Harry and Saint Luke's Bishop Spencer Place about what they are seeing and how to help your loved ones.
Nov. 16, 2020

New Research Finds Promising Therapy to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study co-authored by Saint Luke’s cardiologist James O’Keefe, MD suggests that therapies to block a hormone called TNF can greatly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Nov. 15, 2020

KCTV: ER doctor, Johnson County business owner question how much new COVID-19 restrictions will help

New COVID-19 restrictions are on the way for much of the Kansas City metro in response to the rapid and uncontrolled spread of the virus.
Nov. 15, 2020

KSHB: COVID-19 survivor reflects as KCMO Mayor will unveil new guidelines

The pace of COVID-19 cases in the Kansas City metro area is a runaway train, nearing 75,000 (by our count) at the end of last week. Hear from one patient who has survived COVID-19.
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Nov. 13, 2020

KCUR: Coronavirus Patients From Rural Communities Without Mask Orders Are Crowding Kansas City Hospitals

About three-quarters of Kansas and Missouri counties lack intensive care units, forcing critically ill rural patients to seek care in major cities.
Nov. 12, 2020

FOX4: Metro and nationwide COVID-19 spike taking toll on hospitals and physicians

Hear from Connie who couldn’t get the life-saving care she needed in Trenton, Missouri and was transferred to Saint Luke's North Hospital for her care to fight COVID-19.
Nov. 12, 2020

KSHB: Parents react to new Missouri school guidelines released by Gov. Parson

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, parents have been passionate about their children's education. Saint Luke's Infectious Diseases physician weighs in on why wearing masks properly is so crucial.