Saint Luke's Newsroom

Jan. 13, 2022

‘A faith-based hospital for all faiths’: A conversation with a Saint Luke’s chaplain

We are a faith-based hospital for all faiths—or no faith at all—and we welcome and provide care to patients from a variety of faith backgrounds and spiritual practices.
Jan. 12, 2022

KCTV: Here's how to reduce your risk of cervical cancer

KCTV talked to Dr. Ingenue Cobbinah about the top things people can do to reduce their risk of cervical cancer.
Jan. 12, 2022

Saint Luke’s Names Marshaun Butler as Administrator for Crittenton Children’s Center

In this position, Butler will lead and oversee Crittenton’s long-term strategy, initiatives, and programs, including inpatient hospitalization, adolescent substance abuse, residential treatment, in-home counseling, outpatient clinic, and foster care and adoption.
Jan. 12, 2022

Kansas City Star: How many COVID patients in Kansas City hospitals were first admitted for COVID-19?

The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd to learn more about what local hospitals are seeing and what doctors want people to know amid the surge.
Jan. 11, 2022

KSHB: Doctors weigh in on patients diagnosed with both COVID-19, flu

KSHB talked to Dr. Todd Fristo about why testing is key and where you can get tested for both flu and COVID-19.
Jan. 10, 2022

Platte County Landmark: Omicron variant present in Platte County

The Platte County Landmark talked to Ginny Boos, PhD, about tools to combat the Omicron variant and what to do if you start experiencing symptoms.
Jan. 9, 2022

KCTV: Saint Luke's employees honor local woman with brain cancer

Current and former employees held a car parade to show support for one woman who worked for the Saint Luke's child care center for nearly three decades.
Jan. 8, 2022

KCTV: Missouri hospitals call for action after state's COVID disaster declaration expires

KCTV talked to Dr. Gina Lawson about how the order's expiration impacts hospitals across the state as they work to battle staffing shortages and the omicron variant surge.
Jan. 7, 2022

Kansas City Star: With Kansas City hospitals short on beds, when should you go to the ER vs. urgent care?

The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. Marc Larsen about how to know when and where to seek care as hospitals face the current COVID surge.