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Jun. 5, 2019

Kansas City Business Journal: Saint Luke's South Nears Opening Rehabilitation Institute

Saint Luke's South Hospital is in the final stages of construction on a 100,000-square-foot rehabilitation hospital set on the same campus as the 125-bed acute care facility.
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Jun. 5, 2019

Saint Luke’s News: Hearing Test Could Help Prevent Dementia

Multiple studies show there is a significant relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Dr. Robert Cullen and Kristen Lewis explain why it is crucial not to ignore the signs of hearing loss.
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May. 31, 2019

Conquer Magazine: Alphabet Soup: ER, PR, HER2-neu—What Does it All Mean?

A breast cancer diagnosis comes with a lot of confusing terminologies. Janie Metsker explains what it all means and offers tips for navigating your cancer treatment.
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May. 31, 2019

Kansas City Business Journal: Saint Luke's, Garmin, TeraCrunch Partner on Cancer Study Using Wearable

Saint Luke's Cancer Institute is partnering with Garmin Ltd. and TeraCrunch on a wearable study that combines health care, consumer electronics, and artificial intelligence for advanced cancer patients.
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May. 28, 2019

FOX4: Local NICU Nurse Pays it Forward to Equipment Tech Who's Always There to Lend a Hand

FOX4 delivered a special surprise to an uplifting Saint Luke's employee who has been helping take care of babies in the NICU for nearly 30 years.
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May. 28, 2019

KSHB: KU Student, Singer Gets a Second Chance at Life

In a matter of weeks, KU student Darius Sheppard went from singing on stage to being too sick to stand. KSHB talked to Dr. Bethany Austin about how he received a new heart just in time.
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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.