Saint Luke's Newsroom

Sep. 15, 2020

KMBC: Health experts say more evidence shows vitamin D important to surviving COVID-19

Experts say three-fourths of people don't get enough vitamin D, making them more susceptible to infections. KMBC talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about the effects of the vitamin on your health.
Sep. 14, 2020

Saint Luke’s Nurses’ Baby Graduates from the NICU

Tshering and Tammy Sherpa know all about caring for others. They have dedicated their lives to caring for patients working as nurses at Saint Luke’s East Hospital.
Sep. 14, 2020

Pesco-Mediterranean Diet, Intermittent Fasting May Lower Heart Disease Risk

A Pesco-Mediterranean diet is ideal for optimizing cardiovascular health, according to a cumulative review published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Lead author Dr. James O'Keefe explains.
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Sep. 14, 2020

New Clinical Trial for Heart Failure Tests Patients Remotely Using Wearable Devices

The world's first decentralized, digitally driven medical study has patients wear smart watches to record the effects of a heart failure medication.
Sep. 10, 2020

Saint Luke’s Health System Earns “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index

Saint Luke’s Health System joins 495 health care providers nationwide earning the “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” designation
Sep. 9, 2020

KCTV: Experts share how parents can help children with back-to-school anxiety amid pandemic

As children return to school remotely or in person, there is growing concern about their mental and emotional health. KCTV talked to Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center about what parents can to do help.
Sep. 9, 2020

Saint Luke’s News: Reduce your risk from COVID-19 and other health issues by doing this at home

When it comes to heart attack, stroke, dementia, heart failure, kidney failure, and risk of complications from COVID-19—there is one simple thing you can do at home to significantly reduce your risk. Dr. Tracy Stevens explains.
Sep. 8, 2020

FOX4: Doctors seeing rising trend of colon cancer in younger adults

The recent death of actor Chadwick Boseman brings to light the rising trend of colon cancer in younger adults across the U.S. FOX4 talked to Dr. Liudmila Schafer about the importance of early screenings.
Sep. 8, 2020

Chillicothe News: Revised visitor guidelines at Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital

With the continued spread of COVID-19, Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital have revised visitor policies in accordance with policies in place with Saint Luke's Kansas City area hospitals.