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Jul. 31, 2019

Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences to Become Part of Rockhurst University

Two of the Kansas City area’s most respected names in health-sciences education have announced their intent to join forces under an affiliation agreement being signed by Rockhurst University and Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City whereby the Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences would become part of the University.
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Jul. 25, 2019

2019 Foundation Fellow Award and Annual Recognition Luncheon

The Foundation Fellow Award recognizes individuals who have given time, expertise, and charitable support to advance research, education, and medical programs at Saint Luke’s.
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Jul. 11, 2019

Hedrick Medical Center earns prestigious Missouri “Show-Me 5” Recognition from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services

The award recognizes Hedrick Medical Center as a center of adoption of evidence-based maternity care practices that support breastfeeding.
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Jun. 20, 2019

Saint Luke’s News: How Robotic Surgery is Advancing Hernia Repair

About one in four men and one in 50 women will need surgery for the most common type of hernia. Dr. Michael Arroyo explains how robotic surgery is advancing hernia repair.
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Jun. 5, 2019

Saint Luke’s News: Hearing Test Could Help Prevent Dementia

Multiple studies show there is a significant relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Dr. Robert Cullen and Kristen Lewis explain why it is crucial not to ignore the signs of hearing loss.
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May. 16, 2019

Saint Luke’s News: Stopping a Stroke Before it Happens

Someone has a stroke every 40 seconds in the United States, but 80 percent are preventable. Dr. Karin Olds explains what you can do to greatly reduce your risk.
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Apr. 26, 2019

Saint Luke’s News: Five Steps to Foot Health with Diabetes

More than 30 million people are living with diabetes in the U.S. Dr. Erick Jose Guerra explains why it's important for those living with diabetes to pay close attention to foot health.
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Mar. 19, 2019

Repairing Leaky Valve Improves Quality of Life for Patients with Heart Failure

Patients felt noticeably better for two years after procedure to fix leaking heart valve.