Saint Luke's Newsroom

Oct. 28, 2020

KMBC: Patients with Parkinson's turn to art to help with rehabilitation

Patients with Parkinson's disease are participating in a unique art therapy class at Saint Luke's. KMBC talked to Dr. Susan Sifers and Alison Bailey about how art therapy has been shown to help patients.
Oct. 27, 2020

U.S. News & World Report: MRIs might be safe for patients with implanted heart devices

Dr. Sanjaya Gupta explains the findings of the recent study and what this means for patients moving forward.
Oct. 27, 2020

KMBC: Doctors hope people take CDC's new COVID-19 exposure guidance seriously

KMBC talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about why some may need to reevaluate how they interact with people throughout the day as the CDC expands its definition on close contact regarding COVID-19.
Oct. 27, 2020

KSHB: Saint Luke's Health System doctor weighs in on remdesivir following FDA-approval

Remdesivir recently became the first FDA-approved treatment of COVID-19. KSHB talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about when it's used in hospitals and what remains to be seen.
Oct. 27, 2020

FOX4: Local Sheriff: Chiefs saved my life

Bourbon County Sheriff Bill Martin said the Chiefs may have helped save his life.
Oct. 24, 2020

KMBC: Health experts say you may want to rethink birthday candles on cakes during pandemic

KMBC talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about whether it's safe to blow out birthday candles when sharing a cake amid the pandemic.
Oct. 23, 2020

KSHB: CDC changes guidance on close contacts following new COVID-19 information

As experts study COVID-19, new information comes out almost daily, changing guidelines on how to stay safe. KSHB talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about the updated guidance on close contact.
Oct. 23, 2020

Ingram's: Saint Luke's Physicians named in Top Doctors of 2020

Every year, Ingram's, Kansas City' Business Magazine, honors the areas top physicians across hundreds of specialties. Saint Luke's Health System is proud to have two physicians, out of the 14 honorees, named in 2020's Top Doctors list.
Oct. 22, 2020

Diagnostic Imaging: MRI Is Safe for Pacemaker Patients, Opening the Door for Needed Exams

Study shows MRI exams can be safely performed with no adverse events in patients who have non-MR compatible devices, making the exams available for patients who frequently needs these studies the most.