News

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.

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.

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.

A 2023 survey by the CDC revealed that almost a quarter of American adults suffer from chronic pain.

The third full week of September is an annual recognition of National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, celebrating the patient benefits and successes across all therapies.

Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute's newest staff member is making an immediate impact on patient care this year. Henli is a two-year old facility dog, highly trained to work in clinical settings alongside licensed therapists.

Health care leaders and first responders gathered at Saint Luke's South Hospital to discuss ongoing efforts in the fight against fentanyl with U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids.

After severe back pain sidelined Ken from his adventure-packed life, he got a new lease on life through radiofrequency ablation treatment at Saint Luke’s Pain Management Clinic.

The annual event offers a unique form of therapy that allows patients to build skills and confidence in everyday tasks they love.