Saint Luke's Newsroom

Jul. 18, 2022

KMBC: New Variants Cause Rise in COVID-19 Cases in Wyandotte County, Health Officials Say

KMBC talked to Ginny Boos, PhD, about why vaccinations and boosters are key as cases increase.
Jul. 15, 2022

KMBC: Two Kansas City Current Players Show Support for Patient Rehabilitating from Truck Accident

A Saint Luke's patient in Overland Park received a surprise visit Thursday from two Kansas City Current players who heard about his story and wanted to encourage him with his recovery.
Jul. 14, 2022

Ashley Ewing Named Hedrick Medical Center’s Employee of the Quarter

Ashley Ewing, oncology nurse navigator at Hedrick Medical Center, was honored as the hospital’s Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2022.
Jul. 14, 2022

Hedrick Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Efforts to Improve STEMI Treatment in the Region

Mission: Lifeline is a national, community-based initiative improving systems of care for patients with STEMI, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), stroke, and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Jul. 13, 2022

KSHB: Local Gynecologist Discusses Impact of Period Product Supply Shortage, Alternatives

KSHB talked to Dr. Rebecca Lobell about the impact of the shortage on a person's health and safe alternative options.
Jul. 11, 2022

KMBC: Neurologist Talks Dangers, Prevention of Rare Infection from Brain-Eating Amoebas

KMBC spoke with Dr. Coleman Martin about why these infections are so dangerous and steps to keep your family safe in the water.
Jul. 11, 2022

Hedrick Medical Center Now Offering CardioScans

A CardioScan is a special type of CT scan that detects calcified plaque in the coronary arteries.
Jul. 8, 2022

KMBC: Life-size Dinosaurs Visit Kids at The Children's SPOT

Animatronic life-like and life-size dinosaurs from the national touring Dino & Dragon Stroll event paid a special visit to the children at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City's  The Children’s SPOT.
Jul. 8, 2022

FOX4: Life-size Dinosaurs Visit Kids at The Children's SPOT

Animatronic life-like and life-size dinosaurs from the national touring Dino & Dragon Stroll event paid a special visit to the children at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City's  The Children’s SPOT.