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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.
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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.
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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.
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Oct. 2, 2019

Saint Luke’s News: Trials show medications for ovarian cancer dramatically reduce chance of recurrence in wide range of patients

Two recent trials are giving new hope to more patients with ovarian cancer. Dr. Michelle Rowland talks about the exciting advancement and what women can do to help catch ovarian cancer early.
Teen vaping an e-cigarette
Sep. 27, 2019

Saint Luke's News: Doctors strongly discourage vaping as multiple deaths reported in Kansas and Missouri among illness outbreak

Federal health officials are investigating an outbreak of serious lung injuries and deaths related to e-cigarettes and vaping products. Dr. Vincent Lem explains how anyone who vapes is susceptible.
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Sep. 23, 2019

FAME: Plaza Art Fair cooking segment with Seasons 52

Lucas Schubert, Nutritional Coordinator with Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and the Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program, shares how to make two tasty recipes at Seasons 52 for the 2019 Plaza Art Fair.
Khannah Smith
Sep. 20, 2019

Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group welcomes Khannah Smith, MD, to the medical team

Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton is pleased to welcome internal medicine physician, Khannah (pronounced Hannah) Smith, MD, to the medical team.
Ashley Ewing
Sep. 20, 2019

Wright Memorial Hospital Launches Nurse Navigator Oncology Program

Wright Memorial Hospital recently launched a new program that will provide an oncology nurse navigator dedicated to easing the physical, spiritual, emotional, and financial hardships of living with and beyond cancer.