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Stroke Survivor Reclaims Life, One Step at a Time
For 67-year-old longtime Kansas City resident Todd Zehner, family has always been at the heart of his life. A husband of 45 years and proud grandfather of two energetic kids, Todd was looking forward to a joyous holiday season in December 2024. But on Dec. 17, his world turned upside down when a stroke sent him to the ICU for seven days.
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Finding His Voice Again: Saint Luke’s Music Therapy Patient’s Remarkable Recovery
On Nov. 11, 2024, Kevin Dierking suffered a stroke that caused aphasia, eliminating his ability to speak. Music therapy at Saint Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute has been a pivotal and powerful part of his recovery journey.
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KMBC: Artists Helping the Homeless Founder Recovers from Stroke with Help of Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute Team
KMBC talked to Dr. Casey Martinez about the important role of rehabilitation in one local man's stroke recovery.
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America's Healthcare Advocate: Women's Heart Health - Who's at Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke?
Dr. Tracy Stevens and Dr. Anna Grodzinsky joined the America's Healthcare Advocate podcast to talk about heart conditions in women.
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Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Providing High-Quality Cardiovascular and Stroke Care
Get With The Guidelines put the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest evidence- and research-based guidelines.
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Employee Gives Back to Honor Her Care Team
Meghan Geivett has her life invested in Saint Luke’s. Not only does she work for Saint Luke's but she also owes her health to the Saint Luke’s team.
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KCTV: Expanding Cancer Care in the Northland
KCTV talked to Dr. Zachary Nicholas about Saint Luke's Cancer Institute's expansion in the Northland and some of the latest advances in cancer care.
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Health News You Can Use: Saint Luke's North Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Program
Dr. Tim Pluard talks about an exciting expansion that will make cancer care more accessible to Kansas City’s growing Northland community.
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Kansas City Business Journal: Saint Luke's Expands its Cancer Institute Services in the Northland
The Kansas City Business Journal spoke to Dr. Tim Pluard about Saint Luke's Cancer Institute's expansion of services for patients battling cancer in the Northland.
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KMBC: Saint Luke's Cancer Institute Expanding Services in the Northland
Saint Luke's Cancer Institute is expanding in the Northland with more services being offered at Saint Luke's North Hospital–Barry Road for patients battling cancer.