Saint Luke's Newsroom

Aug. 17, 2020

KCTV: Doctors say it's more important than ever to monitor your blood pressure from home

People with uncontrolled high blood pressure have a great risk for getting COVID-19, as well as other serious health issues. KCTV talked to Dr. Tracy Stevens about why it's more important than ever to monitor your blood pressure from home.
Aug. 15, 2020

ABC World News Now: Missouri hospital's adorable take on Shark Week

In honor of Shark Week, the maternity department at Saint Luke's North Hospital held a special celebration of its own. Watch the story that aired on ABC's World News Now.
Aug. 14, 2020

KMBC: KC area COVID-19 hospitalizations improve slightly after record highs

Hospitals in the Kansas City area are seeing slight improvement this week after experiencing record highs of COVID-19 hospitalizations. KMBC talked to Dr. Marc Larsen about why people should remain cautious despite the news.
Aug. 14, 2020

Northeast News: Art project launched as part of public health outreach

A Kansas City research team is launching an art project to bring health research into the community. Northeast News details the interactive art project to raise awareness about peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Aug. 12, 2020

Good Morning America: It's 'Baby Shark Week' at a Missouri hospital, and it couldn't be cuter

There's nothing scary about these sharks -- they're as soft and as cuddly as can be.
Aug. 12, 2020

Kansas City Star: Cafe reaches out to healthcare groups in pandemic to do what it does best: feed people

In the face of the pandemic, one local restaurant is distributing meals to health care workers. The Kansas City Star talked to the Chief Nursing Officer at Saint Luke's East about the impact of the generous donation.
Aug. 12, 2020

TCTMD: ADHD drug overprescribing raises concerns over future CV events

TCTMD talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about the need for clarification on the potential dangers of long-term stimulant use in children and adults.
Aug. 10, 2020

KMBC: With the help of doctors, man is able to walk daughter down the aisle

Just months before his daughter's wedding, Steve was dealing with severe back pain that made it difficult to stand. KMBC talked to Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya about how doctors got him back on his feet to walk his daughter down the aisle.
Aug. 10, 2020

KSHB: 'Baby Shark Week' at Saint Luke's North Hospital

Baby sharks have come just in time for Shark Week 2020. Watch KSHB's story on how Saint Luke's North Hospital is celebrating the fun week.