Saint Luke's Newsroom

Feb. 20, 2025

TODAY: Former NFL Player Recalls Signs of Rare Heart Condition More Common in Black Men

Art Still has ATTR amyloidosis, an inherited heart condition that dramatically impacts Black men and the former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end wants to raise awareness.
Feb. 19, 2025

KMBC: Saint Luke's Crafts Fun Heart-Healthy Memes to Celebrate Valentine's Day

Whether you are in a relationship or single this Valentine’s Day, Saint Luke’s cares most about one thing—the health of your heart.
Feb. 18, 2025

Health Central: Should You Take Ozempic if You Have MS?

Growing research shows why popular GLP-1 weight loss medications might be beneficial for people with multiple sclerosis, but the jury’s still out.
Feb. 17, 2025

KSHB: 'Saint Luke's Saved My Life': Arkansas Man Gets Life-Saving Heart Transplant in Kansas City

"Jill asked, 'If this was your father where would you take him?' And [the doctor] said, 'Saint Luke’s in Kansas City.' And Saint Luke’s saved my life."
Feb. 10, 2025

The Wall Street Journal: Heart Attacks Rise During the Super Bowl. You Can Take Precautions.

The Wall Street Journal invited Dr. James O’Keefe, MD, director of preventive cardiology at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, to explain the potential risk and share tips on how you can protect your heart during the big game.
Feb. 8, 2025

Health Central: The Most Important Questions to Ask About Your MS Treatments

Empower yourself by learning all you can about therapies for multiple sclerosis.
Feb. 7, 2025

KCTV: Saint Luke's Cardiologist Helps Raise Awareness for Women's Heart Health on National Wear Red Day

Dr. Tracy Stevens, MD, medical director of Saint Luke’s Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center, joined KCTV live from Hy-Vee this National Wear Red Day to discuss the risks women face when it comes to cardiovascular disease.
Jan. 30, 2025

KMBC: Saint Luke's Health Expert Assesses Risk of the Tuberculosis Outbreak in the KC Area

KMBC talked with Ginny Boos, PhD, director of infection prevention at Saint Luke’s, about the risk of the outbreak and potential symptoms of TB.
Jan. 29, 2025

USA Today: Kansas City Chiefs Game Drew Lots of Travelers. Should You Be Worried About Tuberculosis?

USA Today invited Ginny Boos, director of infection prevention at Saint Luke’s, to discuss what the TB outbreak means for Chiefs fans.