Saint Luke's Newsroom

Ellie Schnieder and her mother are recognized in President Trump's State of the Union address
Feb. 6, 2020

KMBZ: President's speech shines light on Saint Luke's Hospital NICU staff

Saint Luke's received a glowing endorsement during President Trump's State of the Union Adress when he was telling the story of the survival of a very premature baby born at the hospital.
Robin and Ellie Schneider, 2, of Kansas City. Photo courtesy of White House website.
Feb. 5, 2020

Missourinet: President Trump recognizes Missouri child and mother during State of the Union Address

Ellie Schneider, a now healthy 2-year-old, is one of the youngest babies to survive in the U.S. after her neonatal care at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.
Dan Boos playing the drum
Feb. 5, 2020

FOX4: With 3% chance to live, KC man gives 'once in a lifetime' Super Bowl game a whole new meaning

Less than a year-and-a-half after suffering a life-threatening heart attack before a Chiefs game, superfan Dan Boos got to see his team win the Super Bowl. 
Feb. 4, 2020

Amelia Saddles Up for the Cup

Amelia Krueger is a determined seven-year-old girl who receives physical, speech and occupational therapy services at The Children's SPOT on a weekly basis.
Cardiovascular Fellows, 2019, gathered together for a group photo on the staircase at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.
Feb. 3, 2020

Saint Luke’s and UMKC Cardiology Fellowship Ranked Top 10 in the U.S.

The University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine’s Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship in partnership with Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute has been named one of the 10 best cardiology training programs in the United States based on national In-Training Examination performance.
Man grabbing his heart next to LIV Super Bowl football
Feb. 1, 2020

Kansas City Star: Doctors warn: With Chiefs in Super Bowl, KC fans are at greater risk of heart attack

Super Bowl LIV is the most important game to Chiefs fans in 50 years. The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. James O'Keefe to see what fans can do to prepare for the big game and take care of their hearts.
Patient in hospital bed behind closed doors
Feb. 1, 2020

Kansas City Star: Kansas officials still waiting for results of possible coronavirus case in Lawrence

The Kansas City Star talked to Saint Luke's and other area hospitals to see what each is doing to prepare for the coronavirus after a potential case in Lawrence.
Saint Luke's Roster graphic that looks like a sports theme
Jan. 31, 2020

Saint Luke's Roster

Leading up to the big game with our boys in red, we wanted to introduce some of our Saint Luke's "starters."
Doctor talking to nurse
Jan. 29, 2020

Physicians Practice: Retail clinics are changing the role of the primary care physician

Physicians Practice talked to Dr. Michael Munger, a Saint Luke's primary care physician, about what doctors can do to meet consumers' needs within traditional practices and how they can close the communication gap with outside retail clinics.