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Chillicothe, Mo. — The Hedrick Medical Center Auxiliary has awarded nine $556 scholarships to the following students pursuing degrees in the health care field:

Quentin Cranmer, Jenna Harris, Kaylee Lewis, Lilly Lindsay, Bethany Provolt, Gracie Small, Baylor Stearns, Rylee Washburn, Allison West

While everything seemed to be going wrong for Bob Bergquist, he found joy in song.

Bob suffered a stroke in May 2026 that severely affected his cognition and mobility. He spent several weeks recovering at Saint Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, which included a music-based research study.

For hours, beads flew through the air, marching bands thundered past, and crowds packed the streets of New Orleans. As Mardi Gras floats rolled down the city’s famous route one after the other, Cheryl Nave, 66, of Leavenworth County, Kansas, stayed for every moment of the celebration.  

This milestone would have been impossible one year earlier.

Only about 10% of people who go into sudden cardiac arrest outside of the hospital survive. Jim Riffe of Lee's Summit, Missouri is lucky to be one of those few, thanks to quick action from his wife and daughter.

Fourth of July fireworks can pose a unique threat if not handled correctly, making one's hands especially vulnerable to injuries.

This week, Dr. Rachael Payne, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Saint Luke’s, joins Health News You Can Use to share the types of injuries fireworks can cause, what to do if you suffer an  injury, and treatment options available.

Heat-related illnesses can appear faster than people expect — especially in children.