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From Fragile Beginnings: How The Children’s SPOT Helped a NICU Baby Thrive
Kirsti Millar, a 35-year-old of Kansas City, was 23 weeks pregnant with her second child in early 2023 when her water suddenly broke. What should have been a season of joy and anticipation became a medical emergency.

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Finding Her Voice: The Children’s SPOT Helps Young Girl Turn Silence Into Strength
Janette Platter is the community chaplain at Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place, a vibrant senior living community just steps from the Country Club Plaza. But in early 2025, she was just another mom seeking the very best care for her child. Fortunately, she knew it wasn’t too far away.

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KSHB: Kansas City 5-Year-Old Finds Her Voice Through Play Therapy At Saint Luke's
After 5-year-old Hildie Platter was diagnosed with selective mutism a year and a half ago, her mother, Janette Platter, turned to The Children's SPOT (Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy) for rehabilitative speech services through play therapy.

10 Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating

It’s hard to believe we’re already so deep into 2025—and somehow, the holidays are here. Ready or not.

After 17 years working as a dietitian, the most common thing I tell my patients when discussing the holidays is, “Thankfully they come, and thankfully they go.”  

If you’re like me, I do well most months of the year in staying on track with my health and fitness goals. Better yet, I’ve noticed my habits becoming more habitual as I age. Even so, I’m reminded how hard it can be to get back into a comfortable routine after the holiday derailments each December.

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Gloria Coffman Named Wright Memorial Hospital Employee of Quarter

TRENTON, Mo. — Gloria Coffman, a member of our environment services team at Wright Memorial Hospital, was honored as the hospital's Employee of the Quarter.

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Misty Houghton Named Wright Memorial Hospital Employee of Quarter

The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes an employee who provides exemplary service, goes above and beyond to support colleagues, or assists and comforts patients and their families.

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Staying Social: How to Form Friendships as an Older Adult
Staying socially connected is essential for emotional well-being and even physical health. Check out these practical ways older adults can stay connected.

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Regain Your Confidence: Take Control of Your Pelvic Floor Health
Urinary incontinence affects millions of women, and many believe it’s something they just must live with. It’s not.

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The Impact of Summer on Mental Health in Older Adults
Summer is a season of warmth, light, and activity, but for older adults, it can also bring unique mental health challenges.

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Halley Windsor Named Wright Memorial Hospital Employee of Quarter

Halley Windsor, a registered nurse at Wright Memorial Hospital, was presented the award at a ceremony held in her honor.