Saint Luke's Newsroom

May. 26, 2020

Saint Luke’s News: Doctors seeing more patients with high blood pressure amid coronavirus pandemic

Nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure, but as the coronavirus pandemic adds stress to everyday life, doctors are noticing even higher numbers across the board. Dr. Tracy Stevens explains what you can do to lower your blood pressure.
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May. 26, 2020

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City was awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City’s achievements providing safer health care.
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May. 26, 2020

Saint Luke’s South Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Saint Luke’s South Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Saint Luke’s South Hospital’s achievements providing safer health care.
Mental Health Awareness Month
May. 19, 2020

Saint Luke's News: Tools for Mental Health Month in May

One in five people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime ̶ the good news is that there are practical tools you can use to help yourself or someone you know recover.
May. 7, 2020

Wright Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions shares practical tools to improve mental health

As part of Mental Health Month, Wright Memorial Hospital's Senior Life Solutions shares what individuals can do to prioritize mental health and support those who are struggling.
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Apr. 23, 2020

Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute and AstraZeneca initiate Phase III DARE-19 trial in COVID-19 patients

The trial will assess the potential of dapagliflozin in reducing the risk of serious complications and organ failure.
Operating Room at SLH
Apr. 20, 2020

Saint Luke's News: Medical Surgical Team Saves Saint Luke’s Employee After Losing Consciousness 

Lisa Boyle has worked as a physical therapist assistant at Saint Luke’s since 2013.

hands with PPE gloves on handling a coronavirus nasal sample, putting it into a sample tube.
Apr. 16, 2020

Saint Luke's News: Saint Luke’s Offering Walk-Thru Testing Site For COVID-19

Saint Luke’s Health System is pleased to announce that it has opened a walk-through testing site for COVID-19 patients who meet the criteria and may not be able to take advantage of drive-thru testing.
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Apr. 2, 2020

Saint Luke's News: Saint Luke’s Expands COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing to All First Responders

Saint Luke’s Health System is pleased to announce that it is expanding drive-through testing of COVID-19 to all first responders within the region who meet testing criteria.