Saint Luke's Newsroom

May. 3, 2022

KCTV: Is Your Child Struggling? Maybe You Should Sign Them Up for “Express Yourself Camp”

Saint Luke's Home Care & Hospice, in collaboration with the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri, is hosting its annual grief camp for children and teens called Express Yourself Camp. Families can register until May, 29th at 5 pm.
May. 3, 2022

Washington Post: Magnesium: ‘An Essential Nutrient’ for Your Body

Dr. James O'Keefe explains why magnesium is an essential nutrient for a healthy life.
Apr. 29, 2022

Health News You Can Use: Child Abuse Prevention

A quick warning: this week, we are discussing a sensitive and possible triggering topic about child abuse.
Apr. 29, 2022

TCTMD: The NCDR Has Made a Difference, but Experts See Room for Growth

The ACC's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) plays a key role in letting centers know how they’re doing and where they can improve, but its impact could be even greater, experts say.
Apr. 28, 2022

KSHB: Organ Donation Creates Lifelong Bond Between Two Missouri Women

KSHB talked to one woman who donated part of her liver and was inspired to become a transplant coordinator at Saint Luke's to help others.
Apr. 28, 2022

Lawrence Times: Promise of Transplant Begins to Awaken Family from 'Nightmare' Year of Illness and Loss

After a COVID-19 infection caused end-stage renal disease, Angela Dotson says the recent promise of a kidney transplant means hope is on the horizon.
Apr. 26, 2022

KMBC: Missouri Woman and Three-Time Recipient Says Organ Donation Gave Life Back to Her

KMBC talked to Dr. Matthew Wilkinson about the important role of living donors and why everyone should consider signing up to become a potential donor.
Apr. 26, 2022

KSHB: Wastewater Trends Show COVID Up 40% in Parts of the Metro

KSHB talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about what the wastewater trends typically mean for future hospitalizations.
Apr. 22, 2022

Health News You Can Use: Donate Life Month

Seventeen people die each day waiting for an organ transplant, and every nine minutes, a new person is added to the waiting list, according to the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network.