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Sep. 10, 2018

Regain your life: women affected by bladder control problems no longer must suffer in silence thanks to increased awareness and new treatment options offered at Hedrick Medical Center

As many as 50 percent of women will find themselves crossing their knees when they laugh, frequently seeking out the bathroom, or avoiding social situations for fear of experiencing urinary incontinence in public.
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Sep. 10, 2018

Dean finds immediate relief from back pain through minimally invasive surgery

For 5 months Dean experienced pain like a “toothache,” a dull, constant pain on his left side. He felt tingling, numbness, and a buzzing sensation. Then, he came to Saint Luke's, and it all changed.
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Sep. 6, 2018

KMBC: As flu season nears, changes to vaccinations coming

The flu season is right around the corner and with last year's high-severity season, Saint Luke's wants you to be prepared for this year.
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Sep. 5, 2018

New York Times: The Best Sport for a Longer Life? Try Tennis

A new landmark study shows social sport can help your longevity. “Raising your heart rate is important” for health, Dr. James O'Keefe says. “But it looks like connecting with other people is, too.”
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Sep. 4, 2018

TIME: Do This Kind of Exercise If You Want to Live Longer, Study Says

A new landmark study evaluated the different improvements in life expectancy associated with participation in various sports.

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Sep. 4, 2018

Press Release: Go Outside and Play with Your Friends

Game-changing research shows the best types of exercise for improving life expectancy.
Aug. 30, 2018

Steven M. Schieber, FACHE, FACMPE named interim CEO of Wright Memorial Hospital

Move consolidates leadership of Saint Luke’s northern Missouri market.
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Aug. 25, 2018

KMBC: Anonymous kidney donor turns out to be surprise of a lifetime

Two Kansas City-area sorority sisters now share a bond they never expected. And it all started with a secret. One of them was holding on to news that would change both of their lives.
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Aug. 22, 2018

TEDxRNCM Talk: Go Outside and Play with Your Friends

Dr. James O'Keefe did a TEDxRNCM Talk on his new landmark research about how exercise can help your longevity.