Saint Luke's Newsroom

Aug. 11, 2021

Help for HELLP

When a life-threatening complication threatened to separate mother and baby, the skilled maternity team at Hedrick Medical Center jumped into action.
Aug. 4, 2021

Lucky Breaks

Caring for the patient at Saint Luke’s Hospital extended to saving the life of a spouse during a Louisiana couple’s fateful trip to Kansas City
Jul. 28, 2021

From the ICU to 10,000 Steps a Day

Saint Luke’s helped Luis Cordoba reclaim his life after diabetes diagnosis
Jun. 4, 2021

Not Even a Pandemic Could Stop God’s Calling for Brad and Shawn’s Forever Family

After multiple homes, being separated for close to two years, and brought back together, little did they know what was in store.
Apr. 29, 2021

Donor of Saint Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute Becomes Patient Himself

Tony Torchia, an 84-year-old grandfather in Overland Park, has been a loyal Saint Luke’s patient for many years. He never expected to be a patient at the Institute he donated to years prior.
Apr. 7, 2021

After Told He May Not Survive, Rehabilitation Helps COVID-19 Long-Hauler Walk and Talk Again

After suffering a severe case of COVID-19, Marty Beasley had to relearn how to do everything. He trusted the team at Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute to get him back on his feet.
Mar. 31, 2021

Chillicothe Pastor Shares Journey of Colon Cancer to Raise Awareness for Early Screening

As a pastor in Chillicothe, Missouri, Jason Mosier, is used to encouraging others during difficult and trying times. He had no way of knowing a trip to the Hedrick Medical Center’s Emergency Department would lead him on one of the hardest journeys of his life.
Mar. 5, 2021

Thriving NICU Survivor Turns Five

Cecilia Duarte was just five months pregnant when her severe abdominal cramping and bleeding led her to the closest emergency department.
Feb. 24, 2021

Successful Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment Saves Lenexa Father’s Legs from Amputation

Chris Allen had so much pain in his legs that he couldn't walk 500 feet without needing to take a break. Now, he feels like he has two brand new wheels.