Saint Luke's Newsroom

Aug. 17, 2021

KMBC: Kansas City doctors field questions from patients on COVID-19 booster shots

KMBC talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd to get answers to some of the most common questions about the newly approved additional booster shot.
Aug. 17, 2021

Iola Register: How can I protect my children from COVID?

The Iola Register talked to Dr. Andrew Schlachter about the growing risks for children as new variants of the coronavirus spread.
Aug. 14, 2021

Iola Register: Still fighting: Vaccines vs. COVID

The Iola Register talked to Dr. Andrew Schlachter about the delta variant, why vaccinations still matter, and the impact of the recent surge in positive cases and illnesses.
Aug. 13, 2021

KMBC: KC doctors use new heart valve that could eliminate open-heart surgery for some

KMBC talked to Dr. Anthony Magalski and David Persinger, who was one of the first people to undergo the innovative procedure in Kansas City.
Aug. 12, 2021

KSHB: Vaccinated pregnant woman delivers healthy baby, urges others to get vaccinated

KSHB talked to Mary Williams and Dr. Kristen Wootton about the CDC's recommendation for pregnant women.
Aug. 12, 2021

KCTV: Local OB-GYN, pregnant women react to CDC urging expectant mothers to get vaccinated

KCTV talked to Angela Pepper, an expecting mother who got the vaccine, and Dr. Kristen Wootton about the recommendation. 
Aug. 11, 2021

FOX4: FAME: Asian cucumber salad

Lucas Schubert shares a healthy recipe for six servings of an Asian-inspired cucumber salad with FOX4.
Aug. 11, 2021

KSHB: Pandemic creates concerns for back-to-school safety

KSHB talked to Dr. Ginny Boos about why masking is so important since children are not yet eligible to get the COVID vaccine.