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Mar. 30, 2020

Aviation Executive Overcomes Stage 4 Colorectal Cancer

When diagnosed with late-stage cancer after a sudden onset of symptoms, Ron Ricciardi kept his head up, determined to beat it with the help of Saint Luke's multi-disciplinary colorectal cancer team.
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Mar. 30, 2020

NIH-funded studies show stents and surgery no better than medication, lifestyle changes at reducing cardiac events

Saint Luke's Director of Health Outcomes and Research at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute helps in NIH-funded studies that find stents, surgery provide higher quality of life for those with chest pain.
KC residents take to balconies to applaud health care workers
Mar. 29, 2020

Kansas City Star: KC residents take to balconies to applaud health care workers

Residents of Oak Hall complex in Kansas City bang pots and played music Saturday night in support of health care workers amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
KMBC 9 News: Thank you @saintlukeskc enjoy your cookies @NKChospital
Mar. 26, 2020

KMBC: Hospitals Exchange Cookies in Support of One Another During COVID-19 Outbreak

Saint Luke's passed on the cookie kindness with thanks and gratitude to Advent Health's COVID team. Why? Because we are all in this together.
KCTV5 News: New Developments: Saint Luke's Sets up drive-thru testing - Blue Springs
Mar. 23, 2020

KCTV: Saint Luke's Sets Up Three Drive-Thru Testing Sites

Saint Luke’s Health System has three COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites up and running. The appointment-only drive-thru sites are available to Saint Luke’s patients and employees who have been referred by Saint Luke’s physicians.
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Mar. 23, 2020

Saint Luke’s News: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: The new age is 45! Are you up to date on your screenings?

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. Drs. Chhabra, Tolentino, and Amajoyi explain how staying up to date on your screenings can greatly reduce your risk.
KCTV: Couple holds window dates to flatten the curve - Saint Luke's (@saintlukeskc)
Mar. 20, 2020

KCTV: Couple Holds Window Dates to Help Flatten the Curve

Jim and Rosie understand our current No Visitors policy helps keep them both safer and healthier, but they won’t let it stop their daily 11 am window date!
FOX4: Tracking Coronavirus - drive thru testing sites open - Kansas City, MO
Mar. 20, 2020

FOX4: Saint Luke's has Three Drive-Thru Testing Sites Open By Appointment Only

Saint Luke’s Health System has three COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites up and running. The appointment-only drive-thru sites are available to Saint Luke’s patients and employees who have been referred by Saint Luke’s physicians.
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Mar. 20, 2020

USA Today: Fact check false letter about COVID-19 preventive measures

Alcohol can be used to disinfect surfaces and kill COVID-19, and some