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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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Health News You Can Use: Heart Valve Disease
Dr. Adnan Chhatriwalla, interventional cardiologist at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, talks about symptoms of heart valve disease, treatment, and keys to long-term heart health.
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FOX4: Ancient Mummies Focus of Heart Research Led by Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute
FOX4 talked to Dr. Randall Thompson about the decade-long study of ancient mummies.
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Successful Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment Saves Lenexa Father’s Legs from Amputation
Chris Allen had so much pain in his legs that he couldn't walk 500 feet without needing to take a break. Now, he feels like he has two brand new wheels.