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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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50 Years of Back Pain to Pain Free: KC rabbi finds relief at Saint Luke’s

After seeking a second opinion at Saint Luke's, Mark Levin now walks tall—and pain free—knowing the right medical team, and a little faith, can work wonders.

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Hedrick Physician Encourages Screening During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October

According to the National Cancer Institute, about 40% of women have dense breast tissue, which makes it more difficult to find breast cancer early.

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Health News You Can Use: Breast Density and Early Detection of Breast Cancer

Dr. Ruby Meierotto joins us to talk about breast density, breast cancer screening, and early breast cancer detection.

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Kansas City Musician Avoids Paralysis with Major Spine Surgery

When John Murray was losing function in his hands and arms, it became difficult to play his music. He turned to the team at Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute to fix the issue threatening his independent lifestyle.