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Jul. 22, 2019

KMBC: Saint Luke's East getting into 'Lion King' spirit with newest members

Saint Luke's East Hospital is getting into the spirit of the new live action "Lion King" movie.
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Jul. 19, 2019

Media Coverage: Doctors seeing more heat-related illnesses

With the extreme heat and humidity across the Kansas City area, doctors are seeing more heat-related illnesses. 
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Jul. 11, 2019

Hedrick Medical Center earns prestigious Missouri “Show-Me 5” Recognition from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services

The award recognizes Hedrick Medical Center as a center of adoption of evidence-based maternity care practices that support breastfeeding.
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Jul. 5, 2019

KSHB: Plastic surgeon warns of firework hand injuries

Fireworks are a fun way to celebrate the Fourth of July, but there are dangers as well that can lead to a patient seeing a plastic surgeon.  
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Jul. 3, 2019

Media Coverage: Doctors warn of injuries caused by fireworks over Fourth of July holiday

Many people celebrate the Fourth of July by setting off fireworks. But doctors warn people to be cautious when doing so, as many people end up in the emergency department over the holiday every year.
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Jul. 2, 2019

KCTV: Immunotherapy Treatment Offers New Hope to Dying Man

For many, the first thing that comes to mind for cancer treatment is chemotherapy. But Saint Luke's offers an innovative, alternative treatment for cancer patients that can add years to their lives.
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Jul. 1, 2019

diaTribe: Preventative Cardiology: Rethinking Diabetes Care to Improve Heart Health

The Saint Luke’s Michael and Marlys Haverty Cardio Metabolic Center of Excellence is a new clinic designed to provide comprehensive risk reduction, by focusing on the prevention and treatment of heart complications in people with type 2 diabetes.
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Jun. 28, 2019

KSHB: Troubling Statistics: Kids left in hot cars

A child's core body temperature rises three to five times faster than adults, any amount of time unattended in a car can be dangerous. Hot car deaths are on the rise with 14 children passing from this already this year.
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Jun. 28, 2019

Surviving SCAD: Rare Heart Condition Leads Dana to Saint Luke’s

After having a SCAD heart attack, Dana Garrison found a cardiologist at Saint Luke's, who specializes in the condition, and joined a study to help further the understanding of it.