Saint Luke's Newsroom

Apr. 20, 2016

KMBC: DOC - Therapy Dogs Provide Comfort At Saint Luke's Hospice House

Dogs on Call (DOC), trained pets come in when they’re needed most at any time of the day or night to visit patients, families, and even staff, providing love, comfort, and companionship in a unique way.

Apr. 15, 2016

Hedrick Medical Center Foundation hires development officer

The newly developed Hedrick Medical Center Foundation recently announced the hiring of its first development officer.

Apr. 13, 2016

FOX4: Heart transplant recipient on the run again following surgery

When Arnold Smyth had heart transplant surgery last June, running a 5K was the last thing on his mind.

Mar. 28, 2016

FOX4: Doctors recommend checking your blood pressure at home

Does your blood pressure rise when you go to the doctor?

Mar. 9, 2016

KSHB: Sugar Addiction

Saint Luke's cardiologist Dr. James O'Keefe talks about sugar addiction, what that means for our bodies and how to break the sugar habit.

Feb. 25, 2016

KMBC: How to spot a child in crisis

Find out how to spot a child in crisis and what the next steps would be to help the child in need.

Feb. 25, 2016

MEDIA COVERAGE: Saint Luke's medical staff honored for saving detective from flesh-eating bacteria

The Lee's Summit Police Department honored members of the Saint Luke's Staff for their amazing care, compassion, hospitality and dedication to Detective Josh Ward who was diagnosed necrotizing fasciitis last April.

Feb. 9, 2016

Special screening uncovers potentially fatal problem in a ‘healthy’ young executive

Joel DeBoer could have been a model for a fitness ad. The active father of three teenagers felt great and enjoyed biking, hiking, skiing, and rock climbing with his family.

Feb. 7, 2016

KSHB: Mom shares story as she awaits new heart

Jenna Bell thought her rapid heart rate was just due to stress, but her heart was failing.