Saint Luke's Newsroom

KMBC 9 abc. Baby "Going Mahomes"
Nov. 14, 2019

KMBC: Saint Luke's South Hospital NICU graduate is "Going Mahomes"

Saint Luke's South Hospital is celebrating one of its NICU graduates "Going Mahomes" with a special jersey to mark the exciting occasion.
KCTV 5 News. More people are surviving lung cancer in the U.S. New this morning.
Nov. 14, 2019

KCTV: More people are surviving lung cancer in the U.S.

While lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., a new report found more people are surviving the cancer than 10 years ago. KCTV talked to Dr. Subramanian about why it's often still caught in later stages and how one local woman found out she had the disease.
Wanda Taylor, Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center, Better Kansas City
Nov. 13, 2019

Better Kansas City: Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center's Adopt-An-Angel program helps hundreds of children celebrate the holidays

Although the holidays can be a very difficult time for many Crittenton youth, the Adopt-An-Angel program provides positive remembrances and gifts for children who otherwise wouldn’t enjoy the holiday season this way.  
Dr. Ali Malik
Nov. 13, 2019

Dr. Ali Malik of Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute a Finalist for Jay D. Coffman Early Investigator Award from the American Heart Association

The award recognizes the research and background of an outstanding PVD student, trainee, or early career investigator and encourages participation in the American Heart Association.
Dale Cooksey wearing his World War II Veteran hat.
Nov. 11, 2019

WWII Veteran Returns to Active Lifestyle After Heart Valve Procedure

When Dale Cooksey's mitral valve wasn't sealing normally, doctors at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute performed the MitraClip procedure to get the 98-year-old back to his active lifestyle quickly.
Nita Jestila smiling with her flamingo collectibles in her home
Nov. 11, 2019

Kansas City Star: KC area woman gets 'breakthrough' drug warding off one of deadliest forms of cancer

New clinical trials are causing a stir of excitement and hope in ovarian cancer circles. The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. Michelle Rowland and Nita Jestila about the treatment that's significantly reducing recurrence in more women.
Clear Complete Coverage. CDC discovers ingredient linked to vaping illnesses. 41 Action News.
Nov. 9, 2019

KSHB: CDC links vitamin E acetate to vaping illness outbreak

The CDC announced investigators have discovered an ingredient that may be the culprit of the vaping illness outbreak. KSHB talked to Dr. Lem about why the ingredient is dangerous when vaped.
Dr. Tony Zink with his family
Nov. 7, 2019

Saint Luke's cardiologist gives back to Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute

Saint Luke’s cardiologist Dr. Tony Zink and his wife, Toni, have supported Saint Luke’s for nearly two decades. See why they helped bring music therapy to Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute.
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) logo
Nov. 6, 2019

Kansas City Researcher Earns National PCORI Engagement Award

Funds will support an easy-step program to encourage at-risk communities to take charge of vascular health, starting with a first public event on Nov. 13