Saint Luke's Newsroom

Jun. 29, 2020

Miracle Man Survives Traumatic Stroke Experience

Time is everything during a stroke. Birch laid on the floor in his home for days before he got help. Read his story and his miraculous recovery.
41 Action News. Blood donations dropping during pandemic
Jun. 29, 2020

KSHB: Blood donations needed across the metro

Thousands of blood drives have been canceled due to COVID-19, creating a need for blood donations. KSHB talked to Dr. Gagan Mathur about the current supply and what would happen if there is ever a critical shortage.
Coronavirus COVID-19
Jun. 27, 2020

Saint Luke's Community Updates on COVID-19

As COVID-19 evolves and information changes, how we adapt changes as well. You can find the most up-to-date information on the significant updates that Saint Luke's has shared on social media or with local media.
Rhonda Zacharias smiling at a restaurant
Jun. 26, 2020

Innovative New Procedure Helps Local Woman Avoid Double Lung Transplant

Rhonda was hesitant to undergo a double lung transplant after learning about the risks. But thanks to an endobronchial valve procedure at Saint Luke's, Rhonda says she's been given another chance at life.
41 Action News. Three women smiling.
Jun. 24, 2020

KSHB: Keeping seniors active, avoiding depression during a pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is taking a mental and emotional toll on senior citizens. KSHB talked to psychologist Kadie Harry, PhD, and Bishop Spencer Place about ways to support older family members.
The Kansas City Star
Jun. 24, 2020

The Kansas City Star: Experts identify safest sports, recreational activities at this point in the pandemic

Dr. Sarah Boyd and Dr. Chadwick Byle talked with The Kansas City Star about the riskiest and least risky sports to play during the pandemic and how to keep athletes safe.
41 Action News: Monty Miller, manager, Saint Luke's outpatient behavioral health health clinical services
Jun. 22, 2020

KSHB: 'Social distancing fatigue' contributing to increase in COVID-19 infection

Saint Luke's Behavioral Health experts talk to KSHB about why people should be focused on surviving COVID-19 right now, and not thriving. 
KCTV 5 News. Coronavirus Pandemic: Protecting your mental health. New at 10:00
Jun. 22, 2020

KCTV: Protecting your mental health in the midst of a pandemic, protests, and politics

The ongoing pandemic, protests, and politics can weigh heavily on everyone. KCTV talked to a psychotherapist about how to cope in a stressful time.
41 Actions News - Dr. Sarah Boyd, Saint Luke's Infectious Disease Physician
Jun. 19, 2020

KSHB: Treating COVID-19 presents challenges, opportunities for medical community

A long-used steroid could possibly be a treatment for COVID-19. Local health experts are 'cautiously optimistic'