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Sep. 29, 2020

KMBC: As pandemic continues, more people seeking mental health help

With so many added stresses from COVID-19, job pressures, family and financial challenges and kids at home 24/7, many people are grieving and some don't realize it.
Sep. 29, 2020

Daily Mail TV: Twist on the Mediterranean diet may be best for health

A review of research in the Journal of the American College of Cardiologists suggests a Pesco-Mediterranean diet may be best for your health. Dr. James O'Keefe explains why.
Sep. 29, 2020

KMBC: Crittenton Children's Center Raises Awareness for Suicide Prevention with "See the Light, Be the Light" Event

To help raise awareness for Suicide Prevention Month, Crittenton held a special event to help unite the light in all of us.
Sep. 29, 2020

Modern Healthcare: Four tips to tackle COVID-19 misinformation

Hospitals play an important role in addressing a flood of COVID-19 misinformation. Modern Healthcare talked to Saint Luke's President & CEO Dr. Melinda Estes about the best ways to do so.
Sep. 26, 2020

Healio: PET may be beneficial to guide revascularization strategy for CAD

PET perfusion and flow assessment may guide revascularization strategies for patients with carotid artery disease (CAD), according to a presentation at the Scientific Session and Exhibition of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.
Sep. 24, 2020

KMBC: People who spend time on ventilators face long road to recovery

After being on a ventilator, it can take a lot of hard work to get back to a normal life. KMBC talked to Dr. Brad Steinle and one local man who needed extensive rehabilitation.
Sep. 24, 2020

KMBC: Rapid COVID-19 tests becoming more popular because of their accuracy

The use of rapid coronavirus testing is becoming more common. KMBC talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about the difference between a standard and rapid test.
Sep. 23, 2020

KCTV: CDC Retracts COVID-19 Changes

A new report on the CDC’s website over the weekend warned the coronavirus spreads easier than we thought.

Sep. 21, 2020

KSHB: Blue Springs couple encourages organ donation after heart transplant

A Blue Springs man has his wife, doctors, and an organ donor to thank for saving his life after suffering massive heart attacks. KSHB talked to Dr. Andrew Kao about the incredible story.