Saint Luke's Newsroom
Oct. 7, 2020

KSHB: Health officials urge people to get the flu shot, especially this year
While the threat of COVID-19 remains, health care experts are urging people to remember to get their flu shot. KSHB talked to Dr. Marc Larsen about the potential for co-infections.
Oct. 6, 2020

Saint Luke’s Health System Earns 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition
Saint Luke’s Health System is pleased to receive the 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition in two areas by The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).
Oct. 6, 2020

KMBC: Ruth Bader Ginsburg case highlights importance of early diagnosis for pancreatic cancer
Justice Ginsburg's 11-year survival is an example of the importance of early diagnosis. KMBC talked to one local man who says he's living proof of that.
Oct. 6, 2020

FOX4: Chiefs-Patriots game ruled safe to play after COVID-19 cases postpone game
FOX4 talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about what a negative COVID-19 test means and if there is still any risk for the players.
Oct. 5, 2020

KMBC: Saint Luke's hosting drive-thru flu shot marathons in October
Saint Luke's is holding drive-thru flu shot marathons every weekend in October to patients to get their flu shots without leaving their cars.
Oct. 2, 2020

KMBC: Flu shots up 30% this year amid pandemic
Health officials are bracing for what could be a tough flu season as the pandemic continues. KMBC talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about why people should get the flu shot now.
Oct. 1, 2020

Healio: No difference in sustained health status improvements in TAVR vs. surgical AVR
Patients who had TAVR had similar health status after five years with those who had surgical AVR, according to a new study by Dr. Suzanne Arnold.
Oct. 1, 2020

Saint Luke’s Announces Plan to Consolidate Community Hospital Services in Kansas
Saint Luke’s Health System announced today it will close two Saint Luke’s Community Hospital locations.
Oct. 1, 2020

Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center expands Foster Care Services to Help More Kansas City Children
The state of Missouri extended Crittenton’s contract based on exceptional performance over the past five years. In the months ahead, Crittenton will increase the number of foster children it serves from 225 currently to 435.