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Finding Her Voice: The Children’s SPOT Helps Young Girl Turn Silence Into Strength
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.
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From Fragile Beginnings: How The Children’s SPOT Helped a NICU Baby Thrive
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.
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Media Coverage: NICU at Saint Luke's Hospital in KC Celebrates Opening of 'Wicked: For Good' with Oz-Inspired Costumes
Babies in the Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) celebrated the release of 'Wicked: For Good' dressed as beloved characters Galinda, Elphaba, the Cowardly Lion, and more.
Emergency Department Handles Retired Sergeant With Care
A retired Chillicothe Police Department sergeant, John Valbracht enjoys restoring old vehicles. But when John, 70, was alone working on an old trailer, a routine task turned dangerous.
"It was a nice day, and my goal was to put a new tongue and fuel tank on this trailer, but when the tongue broke off in my hand, it changed my plans," John says.
John was unloading an old trailer he’d hauled home on another trailer when the weight shifted unexpectedly at the top of the ramp.
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Saint Luke’s Babies Defy the Odds After Rare Genetic Condition
When Aria Larson started working in the operating room at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, she saw excellence all around her. If she needed care, she thought, this was where she would go.
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FOX 4: FDA Removes Warning Label From Hormone Replacement Therapy
Bret Gordon, DO, OB-GYN division chair at Saint Luke's Women's Health South, weighs in on what this means for women.
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Media Coverage: Physician Shares Tips For Firework Safety Ahead of Holiday Weekend
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.
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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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TCTMD: EMS Practices for OHCA Diverge Between Black/Hispanic, White Areas
A new study co-led by a Saint Luke's researcher found that EMS practices for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) are different in predominantly Black/Hispanic areas compared to mostly white areas.
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Pushing Forward: How a Young Lawyer Rebounded from Stage 3 Colon Cancer
Weeks shy of the bar exam, the trajectory of Jackson’s life was rocked off course when he was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. The 26-year-old’s diagnosis was an obstacle that he refused to let topple him.