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Feb. 28, 2020

Kansas City Star: How Kansas City officials are preparing for the coronavirus

As officials report dozens of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the U.S., local and state officials are working with the CDC to prepare. The Kansas City Star talked to Saint Luke's director of infection prevention about what the health system has been doing for weeks.
KCTV5 News - Aging in Style: Staying heart healthy - Sponsored by Aetna Medicare Solutions - Your Health
Feb. 26, 2020

KCTV: Local Photographer Receives Transplant After Diagnosis of Rare Hereditary Heart Condition

Amyloidosis, a rare condition, is when an abnormal protein called amyloid, which is produced in your bone marrow, and builds up in your tissues and organs. Hear one man's story of overcoming heart failure and getting a second chance at life.
Image of stethoscope on an EKG print out
Feb. 25, 2020

Saint Luke’s News: Artificial intelligence now helping doctors treat common heart condition at Saint Luke’s

Doctors across Saint Luke’s Health System have a new way to easily identify the best treatment for patients with the most common heart rhythm disorder. Dr. Sanjaya Gupta explains how Saint Luke's is now using artificial intelligence that will soon be implemented across the country.
FOX 4 News. Holly Harshner standing next to her husband, Ryan Harshner, on ECMO
Feb. 24, 2020

FOX4: Lee's Summit construction worker survives rare form of heart disease after heart stopped twice

After a virus went to his heart, Ryan Harshner was put on ECMO to support his heart and lungs. FOX4 talked to Dr. Adam Fleddermann about his amazing recovery.
Duane Walker, a Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute patient, riding his white horse in a pasture of cattle.
Feb. 20, 2020

Hall of Fame Cowboy from Kansas Rides into his 80s with LVAD

After he survived a sudden heart attack and found his way to Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, Duane had a procedure that would not only save his life but get him back to truly living.
The Zollar's, Bishop Spencer Place residents, sitting on their couch, holding a black and white photo from when they were a younger couple
Feb. 13, 2020

Real Love Stories that Remind Us What Love is All About - from the Sweethearts of Bishop Spencer Place

This Valentine’s Day, we introduce you to three couples, who are residents at Saint Luke's Bishop Spencer Place, that share the secrets of a happy relationship and fulfilling marriage from their own experiences. Each story is proof that love exists in all stages of life.
FOX 4 News. Lucas Schubert and Kim Byrnes making frozen yogurt breakfast bars on FOX4.
Feb. 13, 2020

FOX4: FAME: Frozen Yogurt Breakfast Bars

Lucas Schubert, Nutritional Coordinator with Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and the Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program, shares a heart-healthy Valentine's Day breakfast on the FOX4 morning show.
41 Action News. Dave Rygalski before and after his amyloidosis diagnosis.
Feb. 12, 2020

KSHB: St. Joseph man with rare form of heart disease finds answers at Saint Luke's

After being sent home on hospice care, Dave found the team at Saint Luke's to treat his amyloidosis. KSHB talked to Dr. Brett Sperry about Dave's exciting improvement in a few short months.
KCTV 5 News. Aging in Style. Empowering heart health in women.
Feb. 12, 2020

KCTV: Empowering heart health in women

Heart disease the number one cause of death in women, but many wrongly assume it's only older women who are at risk. KCTV talked to Dr. Tracy Stevens about risk factors for women in this week's Aging in Style segment.