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FOX 4: Kansas City Prepping for Extreme Heat Concerns Ahead of 2026 World Cup
A new study from ranks Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium among the hottest and highest-risk World Cup venues in the United States.

KCTV: May is Stroke Awareness Month
2 million brain cells die every minute during a stroke, increasing the risk of permanent brain damage, disability, or death. Karin Olds, MD, Stroke Medical Director at Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, says this makes early intervention critical.

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18 Years After Stroke, Don Is Using His Hand Again

Don Cady, 62, is at home adjusting greenery on a holiday-themed wreath, testing the strength and dexterity of his right hand. While making wreaths has been one of his longtime hobbies, this one feels different.

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KMBC: Saint Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute Patients Enjoy Some Time in the Sun at Garden Party

Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute's annual garden party offers a refreshing form of outdoor therapy where patients can practice everyday skills they love.

This year, KMBC joined as therapists worked with patients to plant, water, and tend to their favorite plants in the Rehabilitation Institute's outdoor garden space.

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Media Coverage: Infectious Disease Physician Explains Low Risk to Public as Kansas Health Officials Monitor Hantavirus Exposures

A Saint Luke's infectious disease physician explains what experts know about the virus, how its spread, and the risk to the general public.

The Kansas Department of Health is monitoring three people who were exposed to a passenger on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak.

None of the patients are experiencing symptoms, but they will continue to be monitored due to the Andes strain's long incubation period, which can last up to 42 days.

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Health News You Can Us: New Treatment for Stroke Survivors
Every second of a stroke kills 32,000 brain cells, making early intervention and treatment critical for preserving brain function.

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TIME: 8 Things Doctors Want You to Know Before Your Colonoscopy
The American Cancer Society recommends people with an average risk of colorectal cancer start screening at age 45.

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Wright Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions Embraces “More Good Days, Together” During Mental Health Awareness Month
This May, Wright Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions is proud to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month by embracing this year’s theme, “More Good Days, Together.” Mental health matters at every stage of life, and our team is committed to supporting older adults and caregivers in our rural communities with compassionate, meaningful care.

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FOX 4: FDA-Approved Treatment Improves Stroke Survivor’s Mobility 18 Years After His Stroke
May is Stroke Awareness Month, and this year, Don Cady, 62, and his support team are celebrating a breakthrough in his recovery achieved through a new treatment offered at Saint Luke's.

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FOX 4: Infertility Awareness Week
Dr. Cicy Li, OB-GYN at Saint Luke's Women's Health North, joined FOX 4 during Infertility Awareness Week to discuss the causes of infertility and raise awareness of the common condition.