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Doctors holding x-ray of lungs
Dec. 12, 2019

Saint Luke’s News: Interventional Pulmonology: The new sub-specialty that’s catching lung cancer early in Kansas City

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, but more men and women are surviving the cancer than ever before. Dr. Tim Saettele and Dr. Matthew Aboudara explain how a new field of medicine is helping to diagnose it early.
Man holding back in pain
Dec. 6, 2019

Saint Luke’s News: Forget what you’ve heard about back surgery then, here’s how it has evolved

In the past, the words “back surgery” meant long recovery times and a higher chance of complications with traditional open procedures.
Dr. Kim Smolderen
Nov. 19, 2019

Saint Luke's News: Dr. Kim Smolderen of Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute Elected Fellow of the American Heart Association

Dr. Kim Smolderen, cardiologist and outcomes research scientist at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Heart Association by the Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease.
Dr. Ali Malik
Nov. 13, 2019

Dr. Ali Malik of Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute a Finalist for Jay D. Coffman Early Investigator Award from the American Heart Association

The award recognizes the research and background of an outstanding PVD student, trainee, or early career investigator and encourages participation in the American Heart Association.
Dr. Tony Zink with his family
Nov. 7, 2019

Saint Luke's cardiologist gives back to Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute

Saint Luke’s cardiologist Dr. Tony Zink and his wife, Toni, have supported Saint Luke’s for nearly two decades. See why they helped bring music therapy to Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute.
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Oct. 23, 2019

Allen County Regional Hospital Board Approves Agreement with Saint Luke’s Health System

The Allen County Regional Hospital Board voted last night to lease Allen County Regional Hospital to a subsidiary of Saint Luke’s Health System.
Image of foods that give omega-3's such as fish, avacado, nuts, eggs, oil, and seeds on a cutting board on a black chalkboard background
Oct. 15, 2019

Randomized Trials Show Fish Oil Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Illness

Omega-3 fatty acids, commonly known as fish oil, have been proven to significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease according to a new scientific paper co-authored by cardiologist Dr. James O’Keefe from the Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute and published in the Journal of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
A woman holds a patient
Oct. 8, 2019

Anderson County Hospital announces the addition of new service line

Senior Life Solutions, an intensive outpatient group therapy program, is designed to meet the unique needs of adults 65 and older who are struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Group photo of the Cath Lab team at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Oct. 7, 2019

Team Highlight: Cath Lab and EP Lab Nurses at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute

The Saint Luke's Cath Lab and EP Lab teams play key roles in saving and improving the lives of many in cardiac emergencies. Nurses Kim Filla and Holly Steinshouer explain what their teams do every day.