Saint Luke's Newsroom

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Apr. 20, 2017

FOX4: Patient Receives New Heart and is Given Second Chance at Life on Easter Weekend

After living with an enlarged heart for more than 15 years, it took Nate just 16 days to receive a new heart and it came just in time. Read his story.
Apr. 20, 2017

KCTV: Boy saves mother's life after suffering brain aneurysm

A mother adopts two children but didn’t know she would soon call one of those boys her special hero. The quick thinking of her new son helped save her life after suffering an aneurysm.
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Apr. 19, 2017

KSHB: Tech restores hearing for Kansas City teen

Imagine living most of your life without hearing. One teen has done just that, but things are about to change. Watch her get her coclear implant turned on for the first time.
Apr. 12, 2017

Make Your Wishes Known

Most people like to feel like they’re in control of their lives. But what happens when we can no longer make our choices known?
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Apr. 12, 2017

KSHB: Doctors warn about the dangers athletes face

Sudden cardiac arrest strikes about 100 male and female athletes each year.

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Apr. 4, 2017

Kansas City Star: ECMO helps save a young girls' life

ECMO is used for patients with life-threatening heart or lung disease or damage. It provides short-term support of the cardiac or pulmonary system when conventional management fails.
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Mar. 30, 2017

Saint Luke’s Health System earns “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” designation in HRC Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index at all system campuses

Saint Luke’s Health System announces its “Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality” designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
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Mar. 24, 2017

Saint Luke’s Hospital’s NICU Babies Find Fame After Holiday Photos Go Viral

Every new parent experiences a little bit of fear when baby is born.

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Mar. 24, 2017

KCTV: Flowers donated to Saint Luke's Hospice House

Local florist brightens patients and families days by donates bouquets to Saint Luke's Hospice House.