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FOX 4: Heat Exposure Concerns Begin As First Heat Wave of Summer Approaches KC

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.

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Media Coverage: Saint Luke’s Celebrates NICU Family Resilience at Annual Reunion

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.

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Emergency Colonoscopy Saves KC Writer’s Life

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.

Patient Stories

Diligent Screening Helped Nellie Jo Beat Colon Cancer

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.

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KCTV: Traumatic Car Accident Survivor Reunites With Care Team on Trauma Survivors Day

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.

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Terry Plaster Named Hedrick Medical Center Employee of Quarter - First Quarter 2025

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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KMBC: Young Kansas City Lawyer Beats Stage 3 Colon Cancer, Shares Message of Awareness

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.

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Pharmacy Practice News: Lessons Learned From ASHP’s Center of Excellence Program Recipients

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.

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It Runs in the Family—Aspiring Saint Luke’s Nurse Continues Career Journey

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.

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Kimber Roberts named Hedrick Medical Center 2024 Employee of the Year

Kimber Roberts, a registered nurse I at Hedrick Medical Center, has worked for Hedrick for four years. She is a member of the Hedrick Medical Center Trauma Team.