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May. 27, 2019

Overcoming Hearing Loss, Mighty Melody Continues Writing her Own Song

Melody Unger loves to fill the world with sound. If the spirited 8-year-old isn’t singing, she’s humming, playing the drums, asking questions, or playing make-believe. But for the first two years of her life, Melody lived in silence.
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May. 26, 2019

Pharmacy Practice News: Oncology Pharmacists Linked to Substantial Cost Avoidance

Health systems without an oncology pharmacist may face unnecessary costs, according to new research. Beth Gustafson, a clinical pharmacist at Saint Luke's explains why.
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May. 24, 2019

FOX4: 17-year-old KC Stroke Victim Shares Story of Survival, Encourages Awareness for Teens

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and one metro man is hoping to educate others on strokes no matter their age.
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May. 23, 2019

The John Tesh Radio Show: Can You Exercise Too Much?

Dr. James O'Keefe says running too much can age your heart and undo the benefits of exercise.
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May. 18, 2019

KSHB: Stroke Survivor Realizes Dream of Opening Restaurant

At just 47 years old, Jesus Renteria suffered a stroke. KSHB talked to Dr. Andrew Schlachter about how the Saint Luke's stroke team quickly went into action to get Jesus back to his passion.
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May. 18, 2019

FOX4: T-Bones Owner Credits Saint Luke's for Saving His Life

The Kansas City T-Bones kicked off the season Friday with opening night, celebrating a 2018 league championship and a special life-saving first pitch. FOX4 talked to Dr. Bybee and Dr. Giocondo to find out why.
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May. 17, 2019

Wyandotte Daily: Saint Luke's to Sponsor T-Bones

Saint Luke's Health System was named the premier and title sponsor for the Kansas City T-Bones.
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May. 17, 2019

U.S. News & World Report: Rapid Heart Rate: What are the Dangers Associated with Tachycardia?

While often benign, a rapid heartbeat can be a sign of a serious issue like AFib. Dr. Gupta explains when it's a cause for concern.
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May. 16, 2019

Saint Luke’s News: Stopping a Stroke Before it Happens

Someone has a stroke every 40 seconds in the United States, but 80 percent are preventable. Dr. Karin Olds explains what you can do to greatly reduce your risk.