Saint Luke's Newsroom

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'
Portrait of Melinda Estes, MD
Jun. 19, 2020

Saint Luke’s President and CEO Melinda Estes, MD, Named in Modern Healthcare’s '50 Most Influential Clinical Executives'

Melinda Estes, MD, President and CEO of Saint Luke’s Health System, has been named as one of Modern Healthcare’s 2020 “50 Most Influential Clinical Executives.”
Patient Nichole Lipari with her dog. 41 Action News. KSHB
Jun. 18, 2020

KSHB: Neurologists see increase in stress-induced migraines amid the pandemic

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, neurologists are seeing many patients with worsening or more frequent migraines. KSHB talked to Dr. Sarah Gibbons about what's causing this trend.
Jun. 16, 2020

KMBC: Kansas City hospitals say they're well equipped for potential second wave of COVID-19

Saint Luke's experts talk about a possible second wave of COVID-19 and how they are prepared.