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Person holding vile of Shingles Vaccine - live single dose.
Jan. 6, 2020

VFW Magazine: Get Vaccinated to Prevent Shingles

About one in three Americans will develop shingles in his or her lifetime. VFW Magazine talked Dr. Todd Fristo about the importance of getting vaccinated and who is most at risk.
KMBC 9 abc. New at 6:00 First baby of 3030. Saint Luke's North Hospital
Jan. 2, 2020

KMBC: Saint Luke's first baby of 2020 arrives at Saint Luke's North Hospital

Saint Luke's delivered one of the very first babies of the New Year in the Kansas City area. Baby Nola's proud parents talked to KMBC about the happy surprise.
KMBC 9 abc. Baby in graduation cap and gown for NICU graduation at Saint Luke's East Hosptial
Dec. 30, 2019

KMBC: Best of 2019: Baby born early graduates from NICU at Saint Luke's East Hospital

As the year comes to an end, KMBC highlighted its favorite stories from 2019, including one story about a special graduation walk for one baby who beat the odds. 
Dr. John Spertus, director of health outcomes research at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute
Dec. 27, 2019

Kansas City Business Journal: 5 questions with Saint Luke's cardiologist that co-led groundbreaking new study

Dr. John Spertus talks to the Kansas City Business Journal about his new groundbreaking ISCHEMIA study and how precision medicine will change the business of cardiology.
FOX 4 News. New at Noon. Protecting yourself against the flu. Kansas City, MO
Dec. 27, 2019

FOX4: Health officials see rise in flu cases across Kansas City

The U.S. is experiencing the earliest flu season in 15 years, and local health officials are seeing a rise in the number of cases. FOX4 talked to Dr. Ryan Gallagher about how to protect yourself and when you should go to the hospital.
FOX 4 News. 5:16. Dr. Kao listening to Gary Pitsch's heart.
Dec. 25, 2019

FOX4: Michigan man now able to spend more time with family after heart transplant at Saint Luke's

One man is grateful to be alive, thanks to the gift of a life-saving heart transplant at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute. FOX4 talked to Gary Pitsch about why he chose to travel all the way to Kansas City for a new heart.
Sgt. Anthony Cook dressed up as Santa in the NICU
Dec. 24, 2019

Saint Luke’s Security Officer Brings the Joy of Christmas to Smallest, Most Vulnerable Patients

Each December, Sgt. Anthony Cook trades out his security uniform for a special red and white suit to bring some holiday cheer to families in the NICU.
Happy Holidays - Santa Visits NICU babies at Saint Luke's - Covering Kansas City, MO - KMBC9
Dec. 18, 2019

Media Coverage: Santa visits Saint Luke's NICU helping families celebrate the holiday season

Santa made a special visit to the NICU at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City to help bring some normalcy to families who can't bring their babies home for the holidays.
FOX 4 News. Lucas Schubert and Abby Eden dipping balloons in melted chocolate
Dec. 17, 2019

FOX4: FAME: Chocolate Bowls with Coconut Berry Bliss Filling

Lucas Schubert, Nutritional Coordinator with Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and the Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program, shares a fun holiday dessert recipe for winter with the FOX4 morning show.