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Better Kansas City. Dr. Michelle Rowland talking to Belinda Post on Better Kansas City.
Jan. 14, 2020

Better KC: January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

All women are at risk for cervical cancer, but it is preventable. Dr. Michelle Rowland explains what steps you can take to lower your risk on Better Kansas City.
FOX4 News: Tiny Chiefs fans, Kansas City, MO - Courtesy Saint Luke's Hospital - newborn baby dressed as Chiefs head coach Andy Reid
Jan. 10, 2020

Media Coverage: Saint Luke's delivers Kansas City's newest Chiefs fans

As the Kansas City Chiefs head into the AFC Playoffs on Sunday, Saint Luke’s Hospital wants to introduce some brand new (and extremely cute) members of Chiefs Kingdom!
KMBC 9 abc. Dr. Jared Halpin showing thrombectomy device to Sheriff Martin
Jan. 9, 2020

KMBC: Bourbon County sheriff says going to Chiefs game saved his life

When Sheriff Martin suffered a stroke walking into a Chiefs game, people nearby quickly recognized the signs and got him to Saint Luke's. KMBC talked to Dr. Jared Halpin about how their fast action was key.
Jan. 7, 2020

KCTV: Nearly 2,000 flu cases confirmed in Kansas City

Doctors across the metro are seeing an earlier spike in flu cases than in recent years past. KCTV talked to Dr. Todd Hayes about how to best protect yourself from the virus.
Person holding vile of Shingles Vaccine - live single dose.
Jan. 6, 2020

VFW Magazine: Get Vaccinated to Prevent Shingles

About one in three Americans will develop shingles in his or her lifetime. VFW Magazine talked Dr. Todd Fristo about the importance of getting vaccinated and who is most at risk.
KMBC 9 abc. New at 6:00 First baby of 3030. Saint Luke's North Hospital
Jan. 2, 2020

KMBC: Saint Luke's first baby of 2020 arrives at Saint Luke's North Hospital

Saint Luke's delivered one of the very first babies of the New Year in the Kansas City area. Baby Nola's proud parents talked to KMBC about the happy surprise.
KMBC 9 abc. Baby in graduation cap and gown for NICU graduation at Saint Luke's East Hosptial
Dec. 30, 2019

KMBC: Best of 2019: Baby born early graduates from NICU at Saint Luke's East Hospital

As the year comes to an end, KMBC highlighted its favorite stories from 2019, including one story about a special graduation walk for one baby who beat the odds. 
Dr. John Spertus, director of health outcomes research at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute
Dec. 27, 2019

Kansas City Business Journal: 5 questions with Saint Luke's cardiologist that co-led groundbreaking new study

Dr. John Spertus talks to the Kansas City Business Journal about his new groundbreaking ISCHEMIA study and how precision medicine will change the business of cardiology.
FOX 4 News. New at Noon. Protecting yourself against the flu. Kansas City, MO
Dec. 27, 2019

FOX4: Health officials see rise in flu cases across Kansas City

The U.S. is experiencing the earliest flu season in 15 years, and local health officials are seeing a rise in the number of cases. FOX4 talked to Dr. Ryan Gallagher about how to protect yourself and when you should go to the hospital.