Saint Luke's Newsroom

Oct. 7, 2020

KSHB: Health experts react to hug between Patrick Mahomes, Stephon Gilmore

Dr. Larsen sees more than just a respiratory risk of COVID-19 transmission in the encounter between Mahomes and Gilmore at Monday's football game. He explains in this KSHB interview.
Oct. 7, 2020

KSHB: Health officials urge people to get the flu shot, especially this year

While the threat of COVID-19 remains, health care experts are urging people to remember to get their flu shot. KSHB talked to Dr. Marc Larsen about the potential for co-infections.
Oct. 6, 2020

KMBC: Ruth Bader Ginsburg case highlights importance of early diagnosis for pancreatic cancer

Justice Ginsburg's 11-year survival is an example of the importance of early diagnosis. KMBC talked to one local man who says he's living proof of that.
Oct. 6, 2020

FOX4: Chiefs-Patriots game ruled safe to play after COVID-19 cases postpone game

FOX4 talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about what a negative COVID-19 test means and if there is still any risk for the players.
Oct. 5, 2020

KMBC: Saint Luke's hosting drive-thru flu shot marathons in October

Saint Luke's is holding drive-thru flu shot marathons every weekend in October to patients to get their flu shots without leaving their cars.
Oct. 2, 2020

KMBC: Flu shots up 30% this year amid pandemic

Health officials are bracing for what could be a tough flu season as the pandemic continues. KMBC talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about why people should get the flu shot now.
Oct. 1, 2020

Healio: No difference in sustained health status improvements in TAVR vs. surgical AVR

Patients who had TAVR had similar health status after five years with those who had surgical AVR, according to a new study by Dr. Suzanne Arnold.
Sep. 30, 2020

KCTV: Saint Luke's Hosts Flu Shot Marathon as Flu Season Approaches

This year it is more important than ever to get an influenza vaccine. Hear what Saint Luke's is doing to help make it easier for patients to get their flu shot.
Sep. 29, 2020

KSHB: Saint Luke's Innovates Heart and Brain Procedures Using 3-D Technology

Saint Luke's Innovating Heart and Brain Surgery with 3D printing