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May. 29, 2020

Team Highlight: Code Neuro Nurses Helping Stroke Patients Every Day

Saint Luke’s Code Neuro nurses are a team of highly trained medical professionals whose mission is to be the first response for stroke patients when they arrive at the hospital and save every brain cell possible.
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May. 29, 2020

Washington Post: For nursing home patients, COVID-19 means isolation, grief and hope

Nursing homes and assisted-living facilities are home to many among the highest risk population for COVID-19. The Washington Post talked to two Bishop Spencer Place residents about what life has been like since the pandemic began.
Reuters
May. 28, 2020

Reuters: AstraZeneca tests diabetes drug for COVID-19

AstraZeneca is testing one of its diabetes drugs as a treatment for COVID-19. Reuters talked to Dr. Mikhail Kosiborod about the trial studying 900 patients.
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May. 28, 2020

America's Healthcare Advocate Radio Show: Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute COVID-19 Podcast

Cary Hall interviews Dr. Michael Main to get an inside look at what Saint Luke's is doing amid the COVID-19 pandemic and how people in the community can help as restrictions lift.
Dr. Karin Olds, Saint Luke's Hospital Stroke Medical Director - Coronavirus impact - KMBC 9 News
May. 28, 2020

KMBC: Fear of virus causing some to delay seeking medical help

At Saint Luke's Hospital, neurologists have patients who waited days to get help, even when having symptoms of a stroke. Hear how it is safe and why it is important to seeking emergency medical treatment, even during COVID-19.
May. 28, 2020

FOX4: Doctors warn of link between COVID-19 and strokes

Strokes are on the rise for the younger population. Hear why it's important to seek life-saving treatment, even during a pandemic.
Don, a patient at Saint Luke's, connects with his daughter, Deb, on an iPad since she can't visit him in the hospital due to COVID-19.
May. 27, 2020

Saint Luke’s Friends and Family Program makes it easy for patients and loved ones to connect amid COVID-19

Saint Luke’s Friends and Family Program has deployed 102 devices throughout the health system allowing patients to make connections they wouldn’t have been able to make otherwise.
May. 26, 2020

Saint Luke’s News: Doctors seeing more patients with high blood pressure amid coronavirus pandemic

Nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure, but as the coronavirus pandemic adds stress to everyday life, doctors are noticing even higher numbers across the board. Dr. Tracy Stevens explains what you can do to lower your blood pressure.
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May. 26, 2020

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City was awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City’s achievements providing safer health care.