Saint Luke's Newsroom

Sep. 2, 2022

Health Tech: The Rise of the Virtual Nurse

Health Tech talked to Jennifer Ball, director of virtual care at Saint Luke's Health System, about how virtual nursing programs help hospitals overcome staffing shortages and support onsite nurses in providing patient care.
Sep. 1, 2022

KMBC: COVID-19 Survivor Thanks Doctors, Shares Warning One Year After Battle Began

KMBC talked to Michele Yoder and two of her Saint Luke's doctors, Dr. Carole Freiberger and Dr. Michelle Haines, about her incredible recovery and how she hopes her story serves as a warning to others.
Aug. 29, 2022

Kansas City Business Journal: Panel Discussion: Health Care Reimagined from the Inside Out

The Kansas City Business Journal brought together four top nursing officials together to talk about how the pandemic has impacted health systems and what to expect for future care.
Aug. 25, 2022

KSHB: Royals Welcome Woman Back to Kauffman Stadium After Surviving Health Scare

KSHB talked to Dr. Andrew Schlachter about Sophie Hardin's incredible recovery and the special celebration with the Royals.
Aug. 22, 2022

TCTMD: Even With Revascularization in ISCHEMIA, Skipping Meds Hurt Health Status

Medication nonadherence was common and associated with worse health status among the patients with stable coronary disease in the ISCHEMIA trial, r

Aug. 18, 2022

KSHB: Saint Luke's Patient Ready for Second Chance at Life After Double Transplant

KSHB talked to Dr. Andrew Kao about how one patient beat all odds to survive and thrive.
Aug. 17, 2022

FOX4: New COVID Guidelines Give KC-Area Kids a More Normal Return to School

FOX4 talked to Ginny Boos, PhD, about the CDC's new guidelines as students head back to the classroom.
Aug. 15, 2022

KMBC: 'Respirator Heart' Finds New Home at Saint Luke's East Hospital

The special heart designed by Saint Luke's nurse Menley Brennan honors the strength and sacrifice health care workers made during the pandemic.
Aug. 11, 2022

KCTV: Back to School Sports Physicals

Saint Luke’s Convenient Care clinics and Saint Luke's Primary Care–Smithville Walk-in Clinic are offering school and sports physicals at a special rate.