Saint Luke's Newsroom
Oct. 18, 2024

Health News You Can Use: Breast Density and Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Dr. Ruby Meierotto joins us to talk about breast density, breast cancer screening, and early breast cancer detection.
Oct. 16, 2024

Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute Receives Award for Demonstrated Excellence in Heart Valve Repair
Recognition as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center from the Mitral Foundation shows commitment to best practices, high-quality care for degenerative mitral valve surgery.
Oct. 15, 2024

The Evolution of the NICU: Past vs. Present

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has undergone significant changes over the years, transitioning from a clinical and isolated setting to a m

Oct. 15, 2024

Healio: Wegovy Improves Exercise Function in Obesity-Related Heart Failure with Concomitant Weight Loss
A secondary analysis of the pooled STEP-HFpEF and STEP-HFpEF DM trials showed the greatest improvements in those with the most weight loss at 52 weeks.
Oct. 14, 2024

KSHB: Expert Discusses Impact of Cell Phones on Children as Parents Call for Ban in Classrooms
KSHB talked to a licensed professional counselor at Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center about the impact cell phones and other devices have on children.
Oct. 11, 2024

KCTV: Saint Luke's, UMKC Lead Nationwide Study to Help Combat Rising Maternal Mortality Rate
KCTV talked to Dr. John Spertus about the HOPE Study for Mom and Baby that will follow pregnant people with heart conditions.
Oct. 11, 2024

VFW Magazine: Flu Shots May Prevent Severe Illness
VFW Magazine talked to Dr. Todd Fristo about how the flu vaccine can prevent serious illness.
Oct. 8, 2024

America's Healthcare Advocate: Women's Heart Health - Who's at Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke?
Dr. Tracy Stevens and Dr. Anna Grodzinsky joined the America's Healthcare Advocate podcast to talk about heart conditions in women.
Oct. 7, 2024

KSHB: Saint Luke's, UMKC to Lead Nationwide Study in Effort to Combat Maternal Mortality
The study will look at outcomes of 1,000 pregnant people to create better care for moms with heart conditions during pregnancy.