Saint Luke's Newsroom

Jul. 16, 2020

FOX4: As COVID-19 cases rise, local hospitals working to get people tested, results back quickly

Dr. Larsen talks to FOX4 about how many tests Saint Luke's preforms daily and why the community still has to remain vigilant. 
Jul. 15, 2020

The Future of Medicine

Earl Benner has been a faithful supporter of Saint Luke’s for nearly two decades, both civically and philanthropically.
Jul. 14, 2020

KSHB: Increase in COVID-19 testing may mean longer wait time for results

As more coronavirus testing becomes available, the wait time for results is getting longer for some people.

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Jul. 13, 2020

Thinking about Weight Loss Surgery? Adopting a Bariatric Diet is Step One

What you eat is understandably one of the most important parts of losing weight. Bariatric surgery is a tool to help with weight loss, and a proper diet and nutrition is one factor that makes the tool successful.
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.