Saint Luke's Newsroom

Mar. 22, 2022

KSHB: Kansas City-Area Health Leaders Weigh in on Possible Ripple Effect of Permanent Daylight Saving Time

KSHB talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about the health impact of changing the clocks twice per year.
Mar. 18, 2022

Consumer Reports: The Benefits of Magnesium

Consumer Reports talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about the many health benefits of magnesium.
Mar. 17, 2022

Ingram's: 2022 Heroes in Healthcare

Out of this year's 21 honorees, Saint Luke's Health System is proud to have two leaders named to Ingram's 2022 2022 Heroes in Healthcare.
Mar. 16, 2022

KMBC: Couple Gets Married at Saint Luke's Hospital After Two Decades in the Making

After more than two decades in the making, a Kansas City couple got married at Saint Luke's Hospital after an unexpected diagnosis.
Mar. 15, 2022

FOX4: March Brings Perfect Lineup for ‘Holiday Heart’ Concern

FOX4 talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about how overindulging in alcohol and salty foods can lead to 'holiday heart.'
Mar. 12, 2022

KSHB: 'It's Devastating': Families Affected by COVID-19 Reflect on the Last Two Years

KSHB talked to one woman who lost her husband to the virus and Mike Stephens, a COVID long-hauler who recently returned home from Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute. 
Mar. 11, 2022

Wright Memorial Hospital welcomes Byron Thornton, MD, to hospitalist staff

Dr. Thornton will be joining the hospitalist staff in March. He joins Dr. Maureen Weber, who joined the hospitalist team in 2019, as the second physician within the program.
Mar. 11, 2022

Hedrick Medical Center welcomes Byron Thornton, MD, to hospitalist staff

Dr. Thornton will be joining the hospitalist staff in March. He joins Dr. Maureen Weber, who joined the hospitalist team in 2019, as the second physician within the program.
Mar. 9, 2022

KSHB: Minsky's Delivers Free Pizza to Frontline Workers

Minsky's turned 46 and to celebrate they gave away free pizzas to frontline workers at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City and around the area.