Saint Luke's Newsroom

Oct. 27, 2020

KSHB: Saint Luke's Health System doctor weighs in on remdesivir following FDA-approval

Remdesivir recently became the first FDA-approved treatment of COVID-19. KSHB talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about when it's used in hospitals and what remains to be seen.
Oct. 27, 2020

FOX4: Local Sheriff: Chiefs saved my life

Bourbon County Sheriff Bill Martin said the Chiefs may have helped save his life.
Oct. 24, 2020

KMBC: Health experts say you may want to rethink birthday candles on cakes during pandemic

KMBC talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about whether it's safe to blow out birthday candles when sharing a cake amid the pandemic.
Oct. 23, 2020

KSHB: CDC changes guidance on close contacts following new COVID-19 information

As experts study COVID-19, new information comes out almost daily, changing guidelines on how to stay safe. KSHB talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about the updated guidance on close contact.
Oct. 23, 2020

Ingram's: Saint Luke's Physicians named in Top Doctors of 2020

Every year, Ingram's, Kansas City' Business Magazine, honors the areas top physicians across hundreds of specialties. Saint Luke's Health System is proud to have two physicians, out of the 14 honorees, named in 2020's Top Doctors list.
Oct. 23, 2020

Wisconsin Mother Flies to KC for Metastatic Breast Cancer Care

Bernadette Priestley had just moved back to Wisconsin from London with her husband and two boys when her life changed forever.   
Oct. 23, 2020

Marine Veteran Survives Heart Condition Thanks to Critical Access Hospital

David had bypass surgery in 1997 and thought his heart was doing well until he experienced another cardiac event out of nowhere.
Oct. 22, 2020

COVID-19 Causes Multiple Health Problems for Trenton Woman, Advocates for Masking

Connie Olmstead is one person who can testify that COVID-19 is not something to take lightly.

Oct. 22, 2020

Diagnostic Imaging: MRI Is Safe for Pacemaker Patients, Opening the Door for Needed Exams

Study shows MRI exams can be safely performed with no adverse events in patients who have non-MR compatible devices, making the exams available for patients who frequently needs these studies the most.