Saint Luke's Newsroom

Nov. 24, 2020

FOX4: If you insist on gathering for Thanksgiving, experts have tips for how to make it safer

FOX4 talked to Dr. Ginny Boos about the risk of holding Thanksgiving gatherings this year and strategies to help keep your family healthy.
Nov. 24, 2020

KSHB: Health experts encourage families to take close look at Thanksgiving plans

This Thanksgiving, the CDC is strongly discouraging travel and large gatherings as COVID cases continue to surge. KSHB talked to Dr. Ginny Boos about strategies to keep the holiday as safe as possible.
Nov. 23, 2020

KMBC: Local hospitals see record number of COVID-19 patients

Across the Kansas City area, hospitals are seeing record numbers of patients with COVID-19, and numbers continue to rise. KMBC talked to Dr. Andrew Schlachter about the surging cases.
Nov. 20, 2020

KCTV: Saint Luke's launches Cancer Diagnostic Center to get patients to treatment quicker

Dr. Timothy Pluard explains how Saint Luke’s has redesigned the cancer diagnostic process to better meet the needs of patients. 
Nov. 18, 2020

KSHB: Fighting the pandemic and promising COVID-19 vaccines

The battle against the COVID-19 pandemic is intensifying as health officials beg the community to follow public health measures.

Nov. 18, 2020

KSHB: Doctors worried by sharp rise in COVID-19 cases

Doctors and public health officials are alarmed at the surge of positive cases of COVID-19 in the Kansas City metro area.
Nov. 17, 2020

The Kansas City Beacon: Older adults in Kansas City are facing increased anxiety, depression during the pandemic

Amid the pandemic, many seniors are dealing with increased loneliness and depression. The Beacon talked to Dr. Kadie Harry and Saint Luke's Bishop Spencer Place about what they are seeing and how to help your loved ones.
Nov. 15, 2020

KCTV: ER doctor, Johnson County business owner question how much new COVID-19 restrictions will help

New COVID-19 restrictions are on the way for much of the Kansas City metro in response to the rapid and uncontrolled spread of the virus.
Nov. 15, 2020

KSHB: COVID-19 survivor reflects as KCMO Mayor will unveil new guidelines

The pace of COVID-19 cases in the Kansas City metro area is a runaway train, nearing 75,000 (by our count) at the end of last week. Hear from one patient who has survived COVID-19.