Saint Luke's Newsroom
Jan. 7, 2022

KMBC: Urgent care clinics see increased demand for COVID-19 testing as cases surge
KMBC talked to Ginny Boos, PhD, about the demand and how to decide when and where to seek care.
Jan. 6, 2022

Kansas City Star: Why are people testing negative for COVID, and then testing positive days later?
The Kansas City Star talked to Ginny Boos, PhD, about the best time to get tested for COVID and what to do if you've been exposed to someone with the virus. 
Jan. 6, 2022

Kansas City Star: Is the omicron variant actually milder? Here’s what Kansas City doctors are seeing
The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. Carole Freiberger and Dr. Sarah Boyd to learn more about how the omicron variant is impacting Kansas City. 
Jan. 6, 2022

Health News You Can Use: Increased Need for Youth Mentors
The pandemic has created a big need for mentors at Saint Luke’s Crittenton Children’s Center residential and foster care programs.
Jan. 6, 2022

KMBC: Doctors: Kansas City's hospital capacity is maxed out as COVID-19 cases surge
Doctors are making a plea to Kansas City: Don't visit the emergency room for COVID-19 testing or for minor problems.
Jan. 5, 2022

KSHB: Crittenton Children's Center searches for youth mentors
The pandemic has created a big need for mentors at Saint Luke’s Crittenton Children’s Center residential and foster care programs.
Jan. 5, 2022

FOX4: Omicron variant is here whether we like it or not, Kansas City area health expert says
The omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading across the country and region. Omicron accounts for nearly 77.4% of the cases in Kansas and Missouri, according to a number of maps on The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
Jan. 4, 2022

FOX4: Crittenton Children's Center searches for youth mentors
Crittenton Children's Center Mentorship Program is looking for new volunteers to help bring hope and change a child's life.
Jan. 3, 2022

KMBC: Saint Luke's Hospital welcomes first baby of the New Year in Kansas City
Saint Luke's Hospital welcomed the first baby of the New Year in the metro early Saturday morning.