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FOX 4 News. 5:16. Dr. Kao listening to Gary Pitsch's heart.
Dec. 25, 2019

FOX4: Michigan man now able to spend more time with family after heart transplant at Saint Luke's

One man is grateful to be alive, thanks to the gift of a life-saving heart transplant at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute. FOX4 talked to Gary Pitsch about why he chose to travel all the way to Kansas City for a new heart.
Sgt. Anthony Cook dressed up as Santa in the NICU
Dec. 24, 2019

Saint Luke’s Security Officer Brings the Joy of Christmas to Smallest, Most Vulnerable Patients

Each December, Sgt. Anthony Cook trades out his security uniform for a special red and white suit to bring some holiday cheer to families in the NICU.
Happy Holidays - Santa Visits NICU babies at Saint Luke's - Covering Kansas City, MO - KMBC9
Dec. 18, 2019

Media Coverage: Santa visits Saint Luke's NICU helping families celebrate the holiday season

Santa made a special visit to the NICU at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City to help bring some normalcy to families who can't bring their babies home for the holidays.
FOX 4 News. Lucas Schubert and Abby Eden dipping balloons in melted chocolate
Dec. 17, 2019

FOX4: FAME: Chocolate Bowls with Coconut Berry Bliss Filling

Lucas Schubert, Nutritional Coordinator with Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and the Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program, shares a fun holiday dessert recipe for winter with the FOX4 morning show.
Doctors holding x-ray of lungs
Dec. 12, 2019

Saint Luke’s News: Interventional Pulmonology: The new sub-specialty that’s catching lung cancer early in Kansas City

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, but more men and women are surviving the cancer than ever before. Dr. Tim Saettele and Dr. Matthew Aboudara explain how a new field of medicine is helping to diagnose it early.
Man holding back in pain
Dec. 6, 2019

Saint Luke’s News: Forget what you’ve heard about back surgery then, here’s how it has evolved

In the past, the words “back surgery” meant long recovery times and a higher chance of complications with traditional open procedures.
CBS This Morning Saturday. Photos of multiple sets of twins at the Saint Luke's Hospital NICU
Dec. 2, 2019

National Media Coverage: Saint Luke's Hospital NICU caring for 12 sets of twins

The neonatal intensive care unit at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is staying busy caring for not one, not two, but 12 sets of twins.
Mother holds her twins in Saint Luke's NICU while talking with KMBC9 News about being a part of 12 sets of twin sin the NICU.
Dec. 2, 2019

Local Media Coverage: Saint Luke's Hospital NICU caring for 12 sets of twins

As everyone prepared for Thanksgiving week and began to count their blessings, many of the families at the Saint Luke’s NICU are counting double.
Saint Luke's cardiologist Dr. John Spertus
Dec. 1, 2019

KCUR: Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute lead researcher speaks to his role in groundbreaking international cardiology trial

A new groundbreaking study is helping cardiologists across the globe to better understand and provide the most suitable treatments for their patients. KCUR talks to Dr. John Spertus about the practice-changing trial.