Saint Luke's Newsroom
Dec. 17, 2021

KMBC: Strokes more common during Christmas and New Year's Day, studies show
KMBC talked to Dr. Karin Olds about what factors contribute to this trend and the importance of seeking care right away.
Dec. 17, 2021

American Heart Association recognizes Saint Luke’s Health System for workplace health achievement
Scientific, evidenced-informed tool rates, recognizes workplace health programs and workforce well-being
Dec. 16, 2021

Health News You Can Use: Uptick in strokes around the holidays
Studies have shown an uptick in strokes and heart attacks over the holidays in December and January--especially on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Dec. 14, 2021

KMBC: Santa visits NICU babies at Saint Luke's Hospital
Santa is making the season brighter for families in the NICU at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.
Dec. 14, 2021

FOX4: Pfizer confirms COVID pill appears to work against omicron
FOX4 talked to Nick Bennett, PharmD, about why it's important those with COVID are diagnosed early to use the treatment.
Dec. 14, 2021

FOX4: Saint Luke’s Health System thanking employees with year-end bonuses
A Kansas City area hospital system is recognizing the enormous amount of work its employees are tackling as the world ends the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dec. 14, 2021

KCTV: Reduce your risk: Holiday strokes & heart attacks
KCTV talked to Dr. Karin Olds about how to reduce your risk and the warning signs of a stroke.
Dec. 14, 2021

KSHB: Health experts break down COVID-19 trends in Jackson County as Christmas approaches
KSHB talked to Ginny Boos, PhD, about the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones against the virus this holiday season as cases rise.
Dec. 14, 2021

FOX4: Kansas City area doctors warn of steadily increasing COVID-19 hospitalizations
FOX4 talked to Dr. Marc Larsen about the steady rise in COVID hospitalizations and the importance of booster shots.