Saint Luke's Newsroom

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May. 3, 2018

FOX4: Runner who suffered heart attack and nearly died meets woman who helped save him

Tom considers himself an avid runner, with no prior heart problems.

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May. 1, 2018

Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute Awarded National Pancreatic Cancer Center Designation

Saint Luke's Cancer Institute is one of only 36 centers in the nation to achieve this designation.
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Apr. 26, 2018

The ASCO Post: Distress Screening: ‘Underestimated and Overlooked’ by Cancer Specialists

Dr. Geske talks about how Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute and The Koontz Center for Advanced Breast Cancer has integrated the "distress thermometer" into the patients visits and file to help guide patients to more timely supportive oncology and rehabilitative services.
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Apr. 26, 2018

KMBC: Measles signs, symptoms, and information

The measles virus is a very contagious virus. Be aware of the symptoms and if you develop these symptoms, please call first before going in to seek medical care to help prevent spreading potential illness to others. 
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Apr. 25, 2018

FOX4: New approach takes insulin, risk of heart problems out of Type 2 Diabetes treatments

A different way of treating patients with Type 2 Diabetes takes away the insulin and it also takes away much of the threat of heart problems for patients.
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Apr. 20, 2018

KMBZ: Local Meniere's Disease sufferer diagnosed after sudden case of vertigo

Aging and loud noises are not the only causes of hearing loss.
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Apr. 19, 2018

KMBZ: Hearing loss more common to noisier world

Dr. Robert Cullen, with St. Luke's Midwest Ear Institute, spoke with KMBZ about hearing loss and Meniere's Disease after Huey Lewis and the News canceled their tour due to hearing loss. 
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Apr. 19, 2018

KMBC: Measles: Know the risks, and the symptoms

The measles virus is a very contagious virus. Be aware of the symptoms and if you develop these symptoms, please call first before going in to seek medical care to help prevent spreading potential illness to others.
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Apr. 18, 2018

Better KC: Saint Luke's Receives Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification

Achieving this national certification recognizes the excellence of care across the entire Saint Luke’s cardiac program and is reflective of the Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute’s commitment to quality and our pursuit of innovation and excellence in heart care.