Saint Luke's Newsroom

Dec. 22, 2021

KQ2: Coping with holiday grief

KQ2 talked to Brian Pendleton about how to cope with grief and bring hope to this holiday season if you've lost a loved one.
Dec. 22, 2021

KSHB: Young Stroke Survivor Shares Story, Issues Warning

KSHB talked to Dr. Coleman Martin about why it is important to seek care quickly when experiencing any symptoms of a stroke.
Dec. 21, 2021

KMBC: Chillicothe pastor goes home in time for Christmas after recovering from paralyzing stroke

KMBC talked to Dr. Venessa Lee about Chuck Greever's inspiring recovery story.
Dec. 21, 2021

KMBC: Hospitals admitting more patients during current wave of COVID-19

KMBC talked to Dr. Marc Larsen about the strain on local health systems and how the large majority of hospitalized patients remain unvaccinated.
Dec. 20, 2021

FOX4: With recent spike, Kansas City health officials say Christmas gatherings won’t help

Health officials report COVID-19 case numbers, including those involving the omicron variant, are moving in the wrong directions again.
Dec. 20, 2021

WIBW: Woman celebrates gift of life that saved her from heart failure

WIBW talked to a Topeka woman who came to Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute to get a life-saving heart transplant.
Dec. 17, 2021

KMBC: Strokes more common during Christmas and New Year's Day, studies show

KMBC talked to Dr. Karin Olds about what factors contribute to this trend and the importance of seeking care right away.
Dec. 14, 2021

KMBC: Santa visits NICU babies at Saint Luke's Hospital

Santa is making the season brighter for families in the NICU at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.
Dec. 14, 2021

FOX4: Pfizer confirms COVID pill appears to work against omicron

FOX4 talked to Nick Bennett, PharmD, about why it's important those with COVID are diagnosed early to use the treatment.