Saint Luke's Newsroom

Jan. 26, 2015

Higher cholesterol earlier in adulthood boosts chances of heart disease

A huge new study finds even mildly high cholesterol boosts your chances of heart disease later.
Jan. 21, 2015

Stem cell therapy shows potential in reversing disability of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that patients' own blood cells may be able to reverse the disability

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Jan. 16, 2015

Seeing double

The maternity staff at Saint Luke’s East Hospital cares for one to two sets of twins a month, but December kicked off a twin baby boom that has people talking.
Jan. 12, 2015

Scientists find visual evidence of pain in the brain

Many people live with chronic pain, but there hasn’t been a way to show their pain or the intensity of it. Now, for the first time, scientists have found visual evidence in the brains of pain patients.
Jan. 6, 2015

New law in Missouri could result in earlier diagnosis of breast cancer

A new law addressing breast density goes into effect in Missouri January 1, 2015 that could result in more women receiving cancer di

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Jan. 6, 2015

Research shows benefit for stroke patients in removing blood clot with device

New study finds stent retriever is more effective then medication alone.
Dec. 4, 2014

Saint Luke's GI Specialists opens clinic at Wright Memorial Hospital

Patients in need of consultation with a GI specialist may now do so closer to home in Grundy County, as Saint Luke’s GI Specialists has opened a new clinic on the campus of Wright Memorial Hospital. 
Nov. 20, 2014

Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute Awarded Advanced Certification in Heart Failure from The Joint Commission

KANSAS CITY, Mo.– The Joint Commission, in conjunction with The American Heart Association, recently recognized Saint Luke’s Hospital with Advanced

Nov. 20, 2014

Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute Awarded Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award

Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute has received the Get With The Guidelines®–Heart Failure Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for