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FOX4 News. Local WWII Veteran Max Deweese in front of the Capitol
Apr. 14, 2020

FOX4: Local WWII veteran battling coronavirus, working toward recovery

Ninety-nine-year-old Max DeWeese has fought in battles overseas, but now, he's fighting the coronavirus at Saint Luke's. FOX4 talked to the war hero and his friend about his recovery.
collage of five nurses, two wearing face masks
Apr. 13, 2020

Kansas City Star: 'We are the front line.' KC nurses share fears, joys of caring for COVID-19 patients

Patients across the world are relying on nurses now more than ever amid the coronavirus pandemic for medical care and emotional support. The Kansas City Star talked to local nurses on the front line who are putting their own safety on the line to selflessly care for others.
Ethan Stimac smiles with his 3D printed mask bands for Saint Luke's employees
Apr. 13, 2020

Seven-Year-Old Saint Luke’s Hero Creates KC Themed Mask Band to Help his Mom

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ethan Stimac has produced hundreds of customized mask bands from his kid-friendly 3D printer to donate to health care providers across the country.
Apr. 13, 2020

Kansas City Star: Pregnant in a Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is bringing added stress and anxiety for expectant mothers. The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. Kristen Wootton about what Saint Luke's is doing to keep mothers-to-be and their babies healthy.
America's Health Care Advocate Radio Show Logo
Apr. 13, 2020

America's Healthcare Advocate Radio Show: Saint Luke's Coronavirus Podcast

Join Cary Hall, host of America's Healthcare Advocate as he interviews Dr. Marc Larsen, Saint Luke’s Operations Section Chief for Incident Command and Emergency Medicine Physician, for a behind the scenes look at what our front line professionals and all of their support staff are doing to confront and overcome the COVID-19.
KMBC 9 News: Saint Luke's - You are a hero - We are in this together - Thank you team Saint Luke's
Apr. 12, 2020

KMBC: Honoring health care workers on Easter Sunday during COVID-19

Coronavirus knows no holidays, and neither do the doctors, nurses and other health care workers on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19.
FOX4: Saint Luke's celebrates COVID patients returning home - patient leaving in a wheelchair
Apr. 10, 2020

FOX4: Saint Luke's celebrates COVID patients returning home

Saint Luke's is celebrating the victories of patients returning home from battling COVID-19. They, also, have messages to the community to stay home.
Coronavirus Crisis: Celebrating victories over the virus. Lee's Summit, MO. Continuing Coverage. KCTV5 News
Apr. 10, 2020

KCTV: Saint Luke's East celebrating victories over the novel coronavirus

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Saint Luke's East Hospital is finding cause for hope and celebration. KCTV talked to the progressive care unit nurse manager about how the patients' success is everyone's success.
KMBC 9 News. Latest information--coronavirus impact
Apr. 10, 2020

KMBC: Saint Luke's East nurse manager shares stories of hope, COVID-19 patients going home

The Progressive Care Unit at Saint Luke's East Hospital is sharing moments of joy and hope as COVID-19 patients leave healthy enough to go home. KMBC talked to the unit's nurse manager about what it means to the hard-working staff.