Saint Luke's Newsroom

Aug. 22, 2023

Kansas City Star: Parents Worry as Youth Sports Play on During Extreme KC Heat Wave

The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. Kayla Donnawell about the signs of heat-related illness and what parents can do for their children in excessive heat.
Aug. 21, 2023

KSHB: Heat Illness at Forefront of Parents', Coaches' Minds as Practices Start

KSHB talked to an athletic trainer at Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists about the warning signs of heat-related illness.
Aug. 18, 2023

Health News You Can Use: Weight Loss Medications vs. Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Rob Kenney talks about the effectiveness of medications compared to weight loss surgery and when each of these treatments is most appropriate.
Aug. 18, 2023

Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group to Offer In-School Video Visits to Trenton Schools

Through this program, one of Wright Memorial’s medical professionals will use specialized video equipment to evaluate and diagnose students and staff with sore throats, coughs, rashes, and other common acute illnesses.
Aug. 16, 2023

Seven Graduate from EMT Initial Training Course Offered Through Anderson County EMS

GARNETT, KS – Seven area students have graduated from the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Initial Training Course offered through Anderson Count

Aug. 16, 2023

Paramedic Ashli Gavel and Anderson County EMS Honored with KEMSA Community Service Award

The Community Service Award is given to an individual and/or team who has been involved in the development of innovative approaches to injury/illness prevention or EMS awareness within the community.
Aug. 12, 2023

Kansas City Business Journal: Kansas City ORBIE Leadership Award Recipient Debe Gash on Technology’s Role in the Patient and Physician Experience

The program honors current or former chief information officers who have a proven track record of successful technology leadership, made significant contributions to the Kansas City technology and business community and inspired others through their personal, professional and civic contributions.
Aug. 11, 2023

Hedrick Medical Center Auxiliary Awards 2023 Scholarships

The Hedrick Medical Center Auxiliary has awarded ten $500 scholarships to the following students pursuing degrees in the health care.
Aug. 10, 2023

Wright Memorial Hospital Awarded Multiple Designations for Stroke and Heart Attack

Wright Memorial earned The Joint Commission’s Acute Heart Attack Ready Certification and The Joint Commission’s Acute Stroke Ready Certification.