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Oct. 6, 2020

Saint Luke’s Health System Earns 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition

Saint Luke’s Health System is pleased to receive the 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition in two areas by The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).
Oct. 1, 2020

Saint Luke’s Announces Plan to Consolidate Community Hospital Services in Kansas

Saint Luke’s Health System announced today it will close two Saint Luke’s Community Hospital locations.
Oct. 1, 2020

Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center expands Foster Care Services to Help More Kansas City Children

The state of Missouri extended Crittenton’s contract based on exceptional performance over the past five years. In the months ahead, Crittenton will increase the number of foster children it serves from 225 currently to 435.
Sep. 29, 2020

UnitedHealthcare Introduces New Health Plan Offering Lower Premiums and a High-Performing Network in Kansas City Featuring Saint Luke’s Health System and Children’s Mercy

New plan could save local employers up to 15% on health care costs. Kansas City-area residents can save money on premiums and access care from Saint Luke’s Health System and Children’s Mercy
Sep. 18, 2020

Fighting Flu During COVID-19: What You Need to Know

This flu season may look different than any we have had before. Here is what you need to know.
Sep. 14, 2020

Pesco-Mediterranean Diet, Intermittent Fasting May Lower Heart Disease Risk

A Pesco-Mediterranean diet is ideal for optimizing cardiovascular health, according to a cumulative review published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Lead author Dr. James O'Keefe explains.
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Sep. 14, 2020

New Clinical Trial for Heart Failure Tests Patients Remotely Using Wearable Devices

The world's first decentralized, digitally driven medical study has patients wear smart watches to record the effects of a heart failure medication.
Sep. 10, 2020

Saint Luke’s Health System Earns “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index

Saint Luke’s Health System joins 495 health care providers nationwide earning the “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader” designation
Sep. 9, 2020

Saint Luke’s News: Reduce your risk from COVID-19 and other health issues by doing this at home

When it comes to heart attack, stroke, dementia, heart failure, kidney failure, and risk of complications from COVID-19—there is one simple thing you can do at home to significantly reduce your risk. Dr. Tracy Stevens explains.