Saint Luke's Newsroom

Mar. 22, 2019

Pregnant with Breast Cancer: Laura’s Early Detection Story

After noticing a lump her breast, Laura was diagnosed with breast cancer just nine weeks into her pregnancy with her second child.

Mar. 7, 2019

UMKC Med School Leader Has Firsthand Knowledge of Broken Heart Syndrome

After ending up in the hospital with a stress-induced heart issue, Louise stayed optimistic and made lifestyle changes to turn her health around.

Feb. 25, 2019

Innovative Valve-in-Valve Procedure Allows Mother to be More Active

Jersita Samo had been dealing with heart issues for half her lifetime when it got to the point where she could not do her typical day-to-day activities.

Feb. 19, 2019

Heart Pump is One Tool Cardiologist Used to Help Save Area Sheriff's Life

As the sheriff of Livingston County, Steve Cox was used to calamities happening … to someone else. The 52-year-old was seeking a fifth term in office when his own heart stopped beating.

Feb. 11, 2019

Broken Heart Syndrome Leads to Personal Health Campaign

After dealing with a scary episode and overcoming her own heart issues, Dixie started an effort to educate the women in her life about heart attacks.

Feb. 5, 2019

Brain Injury Patient says she had 'Angels' Looking Over Her

What began as a middle-of-the-night trip to the bathroom turned into a nightmare—and then a miracle—for 83-year-old Chillicothe resident Shirley Eskew.

Feb. 4, 2019

Saint Luke’s Heart Transplant Recipient Becomes World, U.S. Transplant Games Medalist

Barb Sheble is the picture of health as a Transplant Games competitor, but it has been a long and bumpy road to get to this point, with no shortage of perseverance.

Jan. 27, 2019

The BariGirls

After losing a combined total of 305lbs, with the help of bariatric weight-loss surgery, a mother/daughter duo are helping other bariatric patients navigate the waters of their new healthy lives.

Dec. 29, 2018

Watchman Implant Device May Have Saved Toymaker’s Life

Nearly 20 years ago, Carl learned he had an irregular heartbeat. He was given the Watchman device that later may have saved his life.