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Jan. 19, 2021

KSHB: Expert, athletes talk concussion healing process following Mahomes’ injury

KSHB talked to Dr. Sarah Gibbons about how a concussion is still possible without a hard hit to the head.
Jan. 19, 2021

FOX4: Local brain injury experts weigh in on Mahomes, concussion symptoms and possible road to recovery

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has entered the NFL's concussion protocol. FOX4 talked to Dr. Sarah Gibbons about the most important part of recovery with potential concussions.
Jan. 14, 2021

Courier Tribune: Walk-in clinic now at Saint Luke's Smithville location

Saint Luke’s Primary Care–Smithville has expanded services to include a walk-in clinic treating patients with minor illnesses in the evening and on weekends.
Jan. 13, 2021

Health News You Can Use: Children's Mental Health Through the Pandemic

Amanda Davis, Director of Intake Services at Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center, talks about the mental health impact of the pandemic on our youth.
Jan. 13, 2021

Kerns named Hedrick Medical Center’s Employee of the Quarter

Cathy Kerns, registered nurse III at Hedrick Medical Center, was honored as the hospital’s Employee of the Quarter for fourth quarter 2020.
Jan. 12, 2021

KMBC: Expert shares how parents can help children process feelings, answer questions after Capitol riots

Seeing or hearing about the unrest at the nation's Capitol on top of a stressful pandemic can be a lot for children to take in. KMBC spoke to Amanda Davis about how parents can help children process these feelings.
Jan. 12, 2021

KSHB: Saint Luke's nurse details her COVID-19 vaccine journey

Front line workers at Saint Luke's have started getting the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. KSHB talked to ICU nurse Kristin Sollars and Dr. Sarah Boyd about what to expect with the second dose.
Jan. 11, 2021

Kansas City Musician Avoids Paralysis with Major Spine Surgery

When John Murray was losing function in his hands and arms, it became difficult to play his music. He turned to the team at Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute to fix the issue threatening his independent lifestyle.
Jan. 5, 2021

KSHB: Infectious disease physician explains importance of getting COVID-19 booster shot

This week, hospitals in the Kansas City metro are starting to administer the COVID-19 booster shot to health care workers.