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Doctors holding x-ray of lungs
Dec. 12, 2019

Saint Luke’s News: Interventional Pulmonology: The new sub-specialty that’s catching lung cancer early in Kansas City

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, but more men and women are surviving the cancer than ever before. Dr. Tim Saettele and Dr. Matthew Aboudara explain how a new field of medicine is helping to diagnose it early.
Man holding back in pain
Dec. 6, 2019

Saint Luke’s News: Forget what you’ve heard about back surgery then, here’s how it has evolved

In the past, the words “back surgery” meant long recovery times and a higher chance of complications with traditional open procedures.
CBS This Morning Saturday. Photos of multiple sets of twins at the Saint Luke's Hospital NICU
Dec. 2, 2019

National Media Coverage: Saint Luke's Hospital NICU caring for 12 sets of twins

The neonatal intensive care unit at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is staying busy caring for not one, not two, but 12 sets of twins.
Mother holds her twins in Saint Luke's NICU while talking with KMBC9 News about being a part of 12 sets of twin sin the NICU.
Dec. 2, 2019

Local Media Coverage: Saint Luke's Hospital NICU caring for 12 sets of twins

As everyone prepared for Thanksgiving week and began to count their blessings, many of the families at the Saint Luke’s NICU are counting double.
Saint Luke's cardiologist Dr. John Spertus
Dec. 1, 2019

KCUR: Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute lead researcher speaks to his role in groundbreaking international cardiology trial

A new groundbreaking study is helping cardiologists across the globe to better understand and provide the most suitable treatments for their patients. KCUR talks to Dr. John Spertus about the practice-changing trial.
KSHB. Only on 41 Action News. Helping others, one stitch at a time. 41 Action News
Nov. 29, 2019

KSHB: North Kansas City teenager creates bags to lighten load for cancer patients

This holiday season, one Oak Park High School student is working to help patients battling breast cancer by sewing hundreds of special handmade bags.
Heart disease. KSBI anchor reading update on study from Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute.
Nov. 26, 2019

KSBI: Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute study finds increased risk of heart disease with sugar and refined carbohydrates

Researchers from Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute found eating and drinking sugar and refined carbohydrates may increase your risk for heart disease. 
41 Action News. Saint Luke's South Hospital. Baby dressed as Olaf from Frozen 2.
Nov. 25, 2019

Local Media Coverage: Saint Luke's South Hospital dresses babies as characters from Frozen 2

Saint Luke's South Hospital melted hearts across Kansas City and across the country after posting a video of three adorable babies in the maternity ward dressed as characters from Frozen for the release of Frozen 2.
Good Morning America. Frozen 2 on fire at the box office
Nov. 25, 2019

National Media Coverage: Saint Luke's South Hospital dresses babies as characters from Frozen 2

Saint Luke's South Hospital melted hearts nationwide after posting a video of three adorable babies in the maternity ward dressed as characters from Frozen for the release of Frozen 2.