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Sep. 29, 2020

KMBC: Crittenton Children's Center Raises Awareness for Suicide Prevention with "See the Light, Be the Light" Event

To help raise awareness for Suicide Prevention Month, Crittenton held a special event to help unite the light in all of us.
Sep. 29, 2020

Modern Healthcare: Four tips to tackle COVID-19 misinformation

Hospitals play an important role in addressing a flood of COVID-19 misinformation. Modern Healthcare talked to Saint Luke's President & CEO Dr. Melinda Estes about the best ways to do so.
Sep. 29, 2020

UnitedHealthcare Introduces New Health Plan Offering Lower Premiums and a High-Performing Network in Kansas City Featuring Saint Luke’s Health System and Children’s Mercy

New plan could save local employers up to 15% on health care costs. Kansas City-area residents can save money on premiums and access care from Saint Luke’s Health System and Children’s Mercy
Sep. 26, 2020

Healio: PET may be beneficial to guide revascularization strategy for CAD

PET perfusion and flow assessment may guide revascularization strategies for patients with carotid artery disease (CAD), according to a presentation at the Scientific Session and Exhibition of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.
Sep. 24, 2020

KMBC: People who spend time on ventilators face long road to recovery

After being on a ventilator, it can take a lot of hard work to get back to a normal life. KMBC talked to Dr. Brad Steinle and one local man who needed extensive rehabilitation.
Sep. 24, 2020

KMBC: Rapid COVID-19 tests becoming more popular because of their accuracy

The use of rapid coronavirus testing is becoming more common. KMBC talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about the difference between a standard and rapid test.
Sep. 23, 2020

KCTV: CDC Retracts COVID-19 Changes

A new report on the CDC’s website over the weekend warned the coronavirus spreads easier than we thought.

Sep. 21, 2020

KSHB: Blue Springs couple encourages organ donation after heart transplant

A Blue Springs man has his wife, doctors, and an organ donor to thank for saving his life after suffering massive heart attacks. KSHB talked to Dr. Andrew Kao about the incredible story.
Sep. 18, 2020

Kansas City Star: COVID put a dent in blood supplies. These two drives encourage Lee's Summit residents to help

Months after COVID-19 took the U.S. by storm, a blood shortage continues in Kansas City and nationwide.