Saint Luke's Newsroom

Aug. 13, 2019

Two Sisters, Four Hearts

Brooke and Kayla Norman share a feat that's very uncommon for most sisters—both have had heart transplants before the age of 30.

Jul. 25, 2019

Expectant Mother Makes the Long Drive to Saint Luke’s for Expert Maternity Care

When Chelsey and Jeremy Heston were expecting their fourth child, they didn’t know if it was going to be a blue or pink surprise, but they did know they would be going to Saint Luke’s.

Jul. 22, 2019

Two-Time Heart Transplant Recipient Shares His Story to Help Others

After needing a second heart transplant, Christopher Williams' own struggles inspired him to share his story to help others going through the same process.

Jun. 28, 2019

Surviving SCAD: Rare Heart Condition Leads Dana to Saint Luke’s

After having a SCAD heart attack, Dana Garrison found a cardiologist at Saint Luke's, who specializes in the condition, and joined a study to help further the understanding of it.

Jun. 18, 2019

Two Pound Miracle: Lillian’s NICU Journey

Born at 26 weeks, Lillian weighed only two pounds and spent 78 days in the NICU at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.

May. 27, 2019

Overcoming Hearing Loss, Mighty Melody Continues Writing her Own Song

Melody Unger loves to fill the world with sound. If the spirited 8-year-old isn’t singing, she’s humming, playing the drums, asking questions, or playing make-believe. But for the first two years of her life, Melody lived in silence.

May. 1, 2019

Andrew Found Relief at Saint Luke’s as Heart Transplant Patient #745

Transposition of the great arteries is a rare heart defect that causes the heart to pump non-oxygenated blood to the body. Hear Andrew's story of finding a new life.

Mar. 26, 2019

From Miss Missouri to Miss Stone, Erica Educates Others on Epilepsy

Erica Stone started having seizures when she was just 3 years old. Through her roles as Miss Missouri and teacher, she developed a passion for educating children and adults on epilepsy to help lessen the stigma.

Mar. 23, 2019

The Magnificent Maddox: A Saint Luke's Midwest Ear Institute Story

Maddox was born with hereditary hearing loss. He received a cochlear implant. Watch how it changed his life.