Saint Luke's Newsroom

Sugar pouring out of soda can
Jan. 22, 2020

Openfit: How do you know if you're "addicted" to sugar?

The average American consumes more sugar each day than guidelines recommend. Dr. James O'Keefe talked to Openfit about what happens to your body when you consume sugar and how to break the habit.
Dr. Bethany Austin and her medicine cabinet
Jan. 21, 2020

Kansas City Magazine: Peek inside 5 Top Doctors' medicine cabinets

Each year, Kansas City Magazine recognizes the metro's Top Doctors. One of Saint Luke's featured physicians, Dr. Bethany Austin, spoke to the magazine about her favorite everyday health and wellness products.
Exterior shot of Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute
Jan. 21, 2020

Kansas City Magazine: Four advancements in healthcare worth talking about

Kansas City Magazine featured Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute as one of the top advancements in local healthcare as it is the first of its kind in the region.
Dustin Cox at work
Jan. 20, 2020

Fast Intervention at Wright Memorial Hospital Saves Trenton Man From Stroke

Dustin Cox suffered a stroke while at work in Trenton, Missouri. It was the fast actions of the staff at Wright Memorial Hospital, however, that kept him stable until he arrived at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.
FOX 4 News. 8:52. Lucas Schubert demonstrating how to make healthy stir fry on the FOX4 morning show
Jan. 15, 2020

FOX4: FAME: One Pan Chicken Stir Fry

Lucas Schubert, Nutritional Coordinator with Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and the Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program, shares how to make a healthy and affordable meal to help you stick to your New Year's resolutions with the FOX4 morning show.
Better Kansas City. Dr. Michelle Rowland talking to Belinda Post on Better Kansas City.
Jan. 14, 2020

Better KC: January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

All women are at risk for cervical cancer, but it is preventable. Dr. Michelle Rowland explains what steps you can take to lower your risk on Better Kansas City.
FOX4 News: Tiny Chiefs fans, Kansas City, MO - Courtesy Saint Luke's Hospital - newborn baby dressed as Chiefs head coach Andy Reid
Jan. 10, 2020

Media Coverage: Saint Luke's delivers Kansas City's newest Chiefs fans

As the Kansas City Chiefs head into the AFC Playoffs on Sunday, Saint Luke’s Hospital wants to introduce some brand new (and extremely cute) members of Chiefs Kingdom!
KMBC 9 abc. Dr. Jared Halpin showing thrombectomy device to Sheriff Martin
Jan. 9, 2020

KMBC: Bourbon County sheriff says going to Chiefs game saved his life

When Sheriff Martin suffered a stroke walking into a Chiefs game, people nearby quickly recognized the signs and got him to Saint Luke's. KMBC talked to Dr. Jared Halpin about how their fast action was key.
Jan. 7, 2020

KCTV: Nearly 2,000 flu cases confirmed in Kansas City

Doctors across the metro are seeing an earlier spike in flu cases than in recent years past. KCTV talked to Dr. Todd Hayes about how to best protect yourself from the virus.