Saint Luke's Newsroom

May. 24, 2023

KCTV: Learn More About the Need for Foster Families in KC

May is National Foster Care Month and a time to recognize the important role that foster parents and families can have on children who are in need of a loving, supportive, and safe home.
May. 17, 2023

KMBC: Doctor and Survivor Remind Public of Warning Signs During National Stroke Awareness Month

KMBC talked to one stroke survivor and Dr. Karin Olds about the importance of knowing the warning signs and seeking care quickly.
May. 16, 2023

Wright Memorial Hospital Foundation Announces 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The tournament will be held on Friday, June 23, at the Riverside Country Club in Trenton.
May. 16, 2023

Family Care Center in Garnett Offers Free Sports Physicals

Anderson County Hospital’s Family Care Center in Garnett is pleased to offer free school sports physicals to area students again this year.
May. 15, 2023

Missouri Liver Cancer Survivor Gets Life-Changing Transplant

Matt Dickhut jokes he’s never won the Powerball, despite decades of trying his hand. But he did win the lottery. Instead of a big check, his winnings came in the form of a new liver.
May. 15, 2023

New Study Finds Significant Increase in Alcoholic Liver Disease Hospitalizations Among Women During Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, alcoholic liver disease (ALD) hospitalizations increased significantly among women—especially those younger than 50.
May. 15, 2023

Wright Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month

This year's Mental Health Month theme is Look Around and Look Within to learn about how surroundings can impact mental health.
May. 15, 2023

Darren Bass Named Chief Executive Officer of Saint Luke’s Health System’s North Region

Darren Bass, DPT, FACHE, has been named Chief Executive Officer for Saint Luke’s North Region.