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Jul. 11, 2020

KSHB: Lee's Summit man celebrates leaving hospital after three months-long COVID-19 battle

After being in the hospital for more than three months with COVID-19, Everidge Cade's sendoff at Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute was more than just a fond farewell. KSHB talked to the 73-year-old about his story of survival and Dr. Brad Steinle.
Jul. 11, 2020

KSHB: Health officials say proper sample collection key for accurate COVID-19 self-tests

Some COVID-19 testing sites across the Kansas City area outside of Saint Luke's Health System are asking people to self-swab. KSHB talked to Ginny Boos, PhD, RN, about the key for accurate test results.
Jul. 10, 2020

KMBC: Doctor says there's no excuse for not wearing a mask

Dr. Andrew Schlachter says there is plenty of science behind wearing masks and has a message for those who don't want to cover their faces.
Jul. 10, 2020

Grateful Couple Establishes Gift in Honor of Cardiologist

At the age of 26, James Stevens was told the unthinkable. He only had weeks to live after clinicians discovered a rare tumor.
Jul. 9, 2020

KSHB: Positive coronavirus cases continue to climb in KC metro

The Kansas City metro saw its second-highest number of COVID-19 cases in a single day Wednesday. KSHB talked to Dr. Marc Larsen about what people can do to stop this trend from continuing.
Jul. 7, 2020

KCTV: Foods to boost your immune system

KCTV came to Saint Luke's Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center's Food As Medicine Everyday Kitchen to talk about foods that can boost your immune system.
Jul. 7, 2020

Learning to Appreciate Life

Peaches Tutera Cunningham and her husband, David, welcomed their son, John David, into the world in 1996. Two short years later, John David was diagnosed with autism.
Jul. 7, 2020

Courier Tribune: FAME: Expert discusses healthy summer snack options

Instilling nutritious eating habits at an early age can create lifelong practices that promote good health. The Courier Tribune talked to Lucas Schubert with Saint Luke's Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program about healthy snack and drink options for summer.
Jul. 4, 2020

KCTV: Fireworks and hand sanitizer could make for dangerous combination on July 4th

Doctors warn there may be added risk for fireworks injuries this year during the pandemic. KCTV talked to Dr. Tom McEwan about why hand sanitizer and fireworks are a dangerous combination.