"Jill asked, 'If this was your father where would you take him?' And [the doctor] said, 'Saint Luke’s in Kansas City.' And Saint Luke’s saved my life."
From the roots of their family farm to the roots of the Kansas City community, the Dillingham’s have spent seven generations enhancing the lives of others.
When Jackie, pictured with her son Brooks, was pregnant, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 chronic kidney disease. After Brooks was born and undergoing a kidney transplant, Jackie is back to enjoying life.
Understanding how mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and chronic stress affect cardiovascular health in older adults is crucial for promoting holistic care and improving quality of life in this population.
