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Dos Mundos: Baby of Recently Arrived Immigrant Graduates from NICU
Saint Luke's Hospital celebrated a special graduation after one baby spent 73 days in the NICU.
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KMBC: Saint Luke's NICU Graduates Return to Reunite with Medical Staff
The event celebrated how far NICU babies have come and reunited families with the doctors and nurses who cared for them during their stay at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.
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Surviving a Silent Threat
Feeling “off” turned into a critical situation within moments when Stacee suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm that led to a hemorrhagic stroke.
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FOX4: KC-Area NICU Babies at Saint Luke’s Celebrate Halloween Early
Some of Kansas City’s tiniest babies are celebrating their first Halloween a little bit early — and in costume.
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FOX4: Mini Pep Rally with the Tiniest Chiefs Fans at Saint Luke's
As the Kansas City Chiefs gear up to head to the Super Bowl, the littlest fans in Chiefs Kingdom suit up for a mini pep rally at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City's NICU.
Patient Stories
Aneurysm Survivor Raises Awareness About High Blood Pressure in Women
An elementary school music teacher and jazz musician, 54-year-old Lisa was initially diagnosed with high blood pressure—the number one killer of women—in her early 30s. It is often called “the silent killer” because most who have it don’t experience any symptoms. Lisa was on blood pressure medication but had stopped taking it because she experienced side effects. She put off seeing her doctor about it for several months.
Thriving NICU Survivor Turns Five
Cecilia Duarte was just five months pregnant when her severe abdominal cramping and bleeding led her to the closest emergency department.
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Saint Luke’s Nurses’ Baby Graduates from the NICU
Tshering and Tammy Sherpa know all about caring for others. They have dedicated their lives to caring for patients working as nurses at Saint Luke’s East Hospital.
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Saint Luke’s Security Officer Brings the Joy of Christmas to Smallest, Most Vulnerable Patients
Each December, Sgt. Anthony Cook trades out his security uniform for a special red and white suit to bring some holiday cheer to families in the NICU.
Two Pound Miracle: Lillian’s NICU Journey
Born at 26 weeks, Lillian weighed only two pounds and spent 78 days in the NICU at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.