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Allen County Regional Hospital.
Jul. 2, 2020

Iola Register: Hospital goes under Saint Luke's umbrella

As of July 1, Allen County Regional Hospital is now part of Saint Luke's Health System. The Iola Register took a look at the July 1 transition as well as the hospital's history and the new ACRH administrator, Elmore Patterson.
Saint Luke’s South campus rendering. Sun Newspaper Collection, Johnson County Museum.
Jul. 2, 2020

Shawnee Mission Post: Johnson County's hospitals and healthcare systems

With so much health news amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shawnee Mission Post wrote a three-part series exploring the history of health care in Johnson County, including Saint Luke's.
Allen County Regional Hospital
Jun. 30, 2020

Kansas City Business Journal: Saint Luke's will add 19th (and most distant) hospital to its system on July 1

Saint Luke's Health System will assume management of Allen County Regional Hospital on July 1. The critical access hospital serves Iola, Kansas, and the surrounding communities.
Elmore Patterson, Steve Schieber, and Jeff Johnson at a Board of Trustees meeting
Jun. 30, 2020

Iola Register: Allen County Regional Hospital ready for changeover

Saint Luke's Health System will assume management of Allen County Regional Hospital on July 1, 2020.
KCTV 5 News. Migraine and headache awareness. Sponsored by: Saint Luke's Health System
Jun. 30, 2020

KCTV: Migraines get worse during the pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many are experiencing worsening or more frequent migraines. KCTV talked to Dr. Sarah Gibbons about what's causing this trend and what people can do to reduce migraines.
41 Action News. Blood donations dropping during pandemic
Jun. 29, 2020

KSHB: Blood donations needed across the metro

Thousands of blood drives have been canceled due to COVID-19, creating a need for blood donations. KSHB talked to Dr. Gagan Mathur about the current supply and what would happen if there is ever a critical shortage.
41 Action News. Three women smiling.
Jun. 24, 2020

KSHB: Keeping seniors active, avoiding depression during a pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is taking a mental and emotional toll on senior citizens. KSHB talked to psychologist Kadie Harry, PhD, and Bishop Spencer Place about ways to support older family members.
The Kansas City Star
Jun. 24, 2020

The Kansas City Star: Experts identify safest sports, recreational activities at this point in the pandemic

Dr. Sarah Boyd and Dr. Chadwick Byle talked with The Kansas City Star about the riskiest and least risky sports to play during the pandemic and how to keep athletes safe.
41 Action News: Monty Miller, manager, Saint Luke's outpatient behavioral health health clinical services
Jun. 22, 2020

KSHB: 'Social distancing fatigue' contributing to increase in COVID-19 infection

Saint Luke's Behavioral Health experts talk to KSHB about why people should be focused on surviving COVID-19 right now, and not thriving.