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Media Coverage: Grandfather Grateful To Be Alive After Grandson’s Quick Thinking Saved His Life
After a final follow-up visit at Saint Luke's North Hospital, 84-year-old Carl Linck and his grandson are entering the holiday season with an extra sense of gratitude.
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A Team Effort Brings Patient Back to Life at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute
Richard Nolan, a 74-year-old from Kansas City, Missouri, is a longtime patient at Saint Luke’s Cardiovascular Consultants. Over the years, he has been treated for claudication, a painful condition caused by reduced blood flow to the calf muscles during exercise. But when his symptoms worsened in July 2025, he was scheduled for surgery at Saint Luke’s East Hospital.
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Higher Omega-3 Levels Associated with Improved Mental Health
New study finds that omega-3 fatty acids, a nutrient found in types of fish, can mitigate self-harm behaviors and improve mental health over time.
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Roadside Heroics Lead One Grandfather to Lifesaving Care at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute
It was a warm, late summer day in Kansas City when Carl Linck, 84, was cruising down Interstate 29 with his 15-year-old grandson riding shotgun.
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KCTV: The Importance of Lung Cancer Screenings with Saint Luke’s
Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related death in the United States—and diagnosing the disease early is critical in improving survival rates.
The Truth Behind Common Flu Shot Misconceptions
As we move into fall, you might be feeling at the top of your game—you’ve made it a priority to exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet, and get stress under control. Plus, you’re one of those people who just doesn’t get sick very often. You might be wondering: Can I skip getting a flu shot?
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Researchers Say Genes from Ancient Mummies May Explain Why Heart Disease Is So Common Today
The same genes that predispose humans to atherosclerosis, the disease that causes heart attacks and strokes, may have advantages earlier in life, new findings published in the American Heart Association’s scientific journal Circulation suggest.
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TODAY: A Twist on the Mediterranean Diet Is 'Ideal' for Heart Health, Cardiologist Says
Many are familiar with the Mediterranean diet, which focuses on plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, seeds and nuts, plus the liberal use of extra virgin olive oil.
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On the Road to Better Heart Health
At 66, Craig has spent half his life with coronary heart disease (CAD). His first heart attack occurred in his early 30s, and he has since had two bypass surgeries and 30-plus coronary stent placements to keep his heart healthy.
A Precautionary Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening Saved Bill’s Life
Bill Euwer heard all the warnings about smoking.
During a 2023 checkup at Saint Luke’s Primary Care in Lee’s Summit, Bill’s nurse practitioner suggested he get a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening based on his smoking history to rule out the possibility of cancer.