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Last year, the U.S. saw a 52% jump in fireworks-related injuries compared to 2023. Dr. Greg Tanquary, a Saint Luke's Emergency Department Physician, has tips on staying safe this Independence Day.

Dr. Staci Reintjes, an emergency room physician at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, shares tips on recognizing heat illness, staying cool, and when to seek medical attention.

Nearly 100 former Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) babies, along with their parents and siblings, returned to Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City to celebrate success and resilience at the annual NICU reunion.

In 2023, an emergency colonoscopy led to Michael's diagnosis of stage 3 cancer. Because of his experience, Michael Kathrens, 70, advocates for proactive health screenings and being an advocate for your own health.

Nellie Jo Gaston received a lifesaving surgery after an abnormal result from an at-home colon cancer screening test. After treatment at Saint Luke’s, she is cancer-free.

After receiving care at Saint Luke's and relearning how to walk through rigorous outpatient rehab, Michelle returned to Saint Luke's to visit with her care team.

Jackson Auer was two days away from his 26th birthday when he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. 10 months later, Jackson is now cancer-free, newly engaged, and hoping to raise awareness of the disease.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month, and this week, we are talking with Sabrina Kidd, MD, about colon cancer screenings, treatments, and possible factors contributing to the rise in diagnoses among young adults.

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is one of six institutions recognized as Certified Centers of Excellence in Medication-Use Safety and Pharmacy Practice.

Amelia McPherson’s nursing career at Saint Luke’s is just getting started—after working for four years at the on-site daycare, she recently enrolled in Saint Luke’s Nursing Assistant Academy.