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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.

TRENTON, Mo. — Lloyd DeSpain, a security officer at Wright Memorial Hospital, was honored as the hospital's Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2026. Catherine Hamilton, administrator, presented the award to DeSpain at a ceremony held in his honor.