Saint Luke's Newsroom

Sep. 18, 2020

Kansas City Star: COVID put a dent in blood supplies. These two drives encourage Lee's Summit residents to help

Months after COVID-19 took the U.S. by storm, a blood shortage continues in Kansas City and nationwide.
Sep. 16, 2020

TCTMD: Pesco-Mediterranean Diet should be the gold standard, says JACC review

A Pesco-Mediterranean Diet with fish and intermittent fasting is optimal for heart health, according to a new review by Dr. James O'Keefe.
Sep. 16, 2020

KSHB: Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center offers tips for student mental health during pandemic

With schools reopening the combination of virtual learning and isolation at home is really taking a toll on children.
Sep. 15, 2020

MSN: Study: Pesco-Mediterranean Diet may be ideal for heart health

For decades, researchers have studied which diet works best for good health. Dr. James O'Keefe explains the positive effects this diet has on a person's body and what foods are best to eat.
Sep. 15, 2020

KCTV: New study finds Pesco-Mediterranean Diet with intermittent fasting may be ideal for your health

A new study found the Pesco-Mediterranean Diet with Intermittent Fasting is the ideal diet to help prevent heart disease, dementia, diabetes, and to maintain a healthy weight. Lead author Dr. James O'Keefe explains.
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. 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. 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.