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Health News You Can Use: Importance of Lung Cancer Screenings
Lung Cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related death in the United States. But only around 18% of all those eligible were screened in 2022, according to the American Lung Association.
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KCTV: The Importance of Lung Cancer Screenings with Saint Luke’s
Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer-related death in the United States—and diagnosing the disease early is critical in improving survival rates.
A Precautionary Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening Saved Bill’s Life
Bill Euwer heard all the warnings about smoking.
During a 2023 checkup at Saint Luke’s Primary Care in Lee’s Summit, Bill’s nurse practitioner suggested he get a low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) lung cancer screening based on his smoking history to rule out the possibility of cancer.
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FOX 4: KC Doctors, Mothers Speak Out About Maternal Deaths in Missouri & Kansas
To combat rising maternal mortality, researchers at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and UMKC are leading a first of its kind study to create better care for moms with heart conditions during pregnancy.
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Dr. Cecilia Mathis has a Heart for Women’s Health
As a family medicine physician, Dr. Mathis specializes in providing quality care for men, women, and children of all ages.
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VFW Magazine: Flu Shots May Prevent Severe Illness
VFW Magazine talked to Dr. Todd Fristo about how the flu vaccine can prevent serious illness.
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Ingram's: Saint Luke’s, UMKC Partner on Four-Year Study to Combat Maternal Mortality
The four-year observational study will research U.S. pregnant people with cardiovascular disease to better understand and combat maternal mortality and morbidity.
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Anderson County Hospital’s Family Care Center Welcomes Cecilia R. Mathis, MD
Dr. Mathis is accepting new patients of all ages and has special interests in pediatrics, women’s health, in-office procedures, and sports medicine.
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Health News You Can Use: Heart Conditions in Pregnancy
In the past, many women born with a heart condition were told they would not be able to birth children safely.
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Jim and Barbara: The Definition of ‘In This Together’ - Husband and Wife Face Lung Cancer
Over the years, they have done everything together: graduated high school, tied the knot, bought their first home, and raised a family. For all they have shared, they never dreamed of sharing a cancer diagnosis.