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May. 24, 2019

FOX4: 17-year-old KC Stroke Victim Shares Story of Survival, Encourages Awareness for Teens

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and one metro man is hoping to educate others on strokes no matter their age.
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May. 23, 2019

The John Tesh Radio Show: Can You Exercise Too Much?

Dr. James O'Keefe says running too much can age your heart and undo the benefits of exercise.
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May. 18, 2019

KSHB: Stroke Survivor Realizes Dream of Opening Restaurant

At just 47 years old, Jesus Renteria suffered a stroke. KSHB talked to Dr. Andrew Schlachter about how the Saint Luke's stroke team quickly went into action to get Jesus back to his passion.
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May. 18, 2019

FOX4: T-Bones Owner Credits Saint Luke's for Saving His Life

The Kansas City T-Bones kicked off the season Friday with opening night, celebrating a 2018 league championship and a special life-saving first pitch. FOX4 talked to Dr. Bybee and Dr. Giocondo to find out why.
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May. 17, 2019

Wyandotte Daily: Saint Luke's to Sponsor T-Bones

Saint Luke's Health System was named the premier and title sponsor for the Kansas City T-Bones.
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May. 17, 2019

U.S. News & World Report: Rapid Heart Rate: What are the Dangers Associated with Tachycardia?

While often benign, a rapid heartbeat can be a sign of a serious issue like AFib. Dr. Gupta explains when it's a cause for concern.
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May. 14, 2019

Broadway World: Mother's Day Pipe Organ Concert Honors Julia Irene Kauffman

In celebration of the Saint Luke's Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center's 25th anniversary, a large turnout of about 1,000 people attended a free pipe organ concert on Mother's Day.
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May. 14, 2019

FOX4: FAME: The Salty Six - Dangers of a High-Sodium Diet

Lucas Schubert, Nutritional Coordinator with Saint Luke's Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program, shares some tips with the FOX4 morning show to reduce your risk for high blood pressure and stroke by making changes to your diet.
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May. 9, 2019

KMBC: Reducing Stroke Risk by Controlling Your Blood Pressure

Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. However, up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable with healthy lifestyle changes like controlling your blood pressure.