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Dale Cooksey wearing his World War II Veteran hat.
Nov. 11, 2019

WWII Veteran Returns to Active Lifestyle After Heart Valve Procedure

When Dale Cooksey's mitral valve wasn't sealing normally, doctors at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute performed the MitraClip procedure to get the 98-year-old back to his active lifestyle quickly.
Nita Jestila smiling with her flamingo collectibles in her home
Nov. 11, 2019

Kansas City Star: KC area woman gets 'breakthrough' drug warding off one of deadliest forms of cancer

New clinical trials are causing a stir of excitement and hope in ovarian cancer circles. The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. Michelle Rowland and Nita Jestila about the treatment that's significantly reducing recurrence in more women.
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Nov. 9, 2019

KSHB: CDC links vitamin E acetate to vaping illness outbreak

The CDC announced investigators have discovered an ingredient that may be the culprit of the vaping illness outbreak. KSHB talked to Dr. Lem about why the ingredient is dangerous when vaped.
Dr. Tony Zink with his family
Nov. 7, 2019

Saint Luke's cardiologist gives back to Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute

Saint Luke’s cardiologist Dr. Tony Zink and his wife, Toni, have supported Saint Luke’s for nearly two decades. See why they helped bring music therapy to Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute.
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) logo
Nov. 6, 2019

Kansas City Researcher Earns National PCORI Engagement Award

Funds will support an easy-step program to encourage at-risk communities to take charge of vascular health, starting with a first public event on Nov. 13
Oct. 31, 2019

FOX4: Doctors urge trick-or-treaters to be prepared for cold temperatures Halloween night

With expected wind-chills in the 20s this Halloween night, doctors are urging trick-or-treaters to take precautions. FOX4 talked to Dr. Ryan Gallagher about what warning signs to look out for.
Cheri Rich sewing drain bags for mastectomy patients
Oct. 31, 2019

Student Volunteer Makes Hundreds of Bags for Saint Luke’s Breast Cancer Patients

Sixteen-year-old Cheri Rich has sewn more than 200 drain bags for Saint Luke's mastectomy patients as a way to give back to other families who are fighting the battle against cancer.
FOX4 News:baby is dressed up at Saint Luke's NICU as wonder woman and gets her photo taken for her first Halloween as mom watches
Oct. 30, 2019

MEDIA COVERAGE: NICU babies at Saint Luke's dress up and celebrate Halloween with help from March of Dimes

Saint Luke's littlest bundles get to celebrate their first Halloween with costumes, goodies and a photoshoot with the March of Dimes.
Dr. Tracy Stevens and Judith Finlayson talking to the host of Better Kansas City, Bill Hurrelbrink
Oct. 29, 2019

Media Coverage: Author of "You Are What Your Grandparents Ate" and Saint Luke's talk about role of nutrition on future generations

Saint Luke's Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center, in conjunction with Rainy Day Books, hosted a free event featuring Judith Finlayson, the author of "You Are What Your Grandparents Ate."