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The first time Beth Foote had a seizure, she had no idea what was happening. She was in her 30s and had gone her whole childhood and young-adult life without any significant health issues. The Centerview, Missouri, native was rushed to the nearest hospital’s Emergency Department where doctors ran a series of tests before clearing her to go home. But it wasn’t long before she had a second.

When a life-threatening complication threatened to separate mother and baby, the skilled maternity team at Hedrick Medical Center jumped into action.

Caring for the patient at Saint Luke’s Hospital extended to saving the life of a spouse during a Louisiana couple’s fateful trip to Kansas City

Saint Luke’s helped Luis Cordoba reclaim his life after diabetes diagnosis

For the 14th consecutive year, Saint Luke's has been named to U.S. News and World Report's Best Hospital list. This year's top achievements include recognition as one of the top 25 cardiology and heart surgery programs in the nation.

A trauma surgeon at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City spoke with KSHB about the trauma team that mobilizes once an ambulance arrives, what has changed over the years in treating trauma victims, and why 'Stop the Bleed' is so important.

After multiple homes, being separated for close to two years, and brought back together, little did they know what was in store.

When Maribeth Kammert first learned she had cancer in 2015, her world came to a stop. It was early stage breast cancer. “I was at Beauty Brands with my mom when I got the call. I went into the bathroom because I didn’t know how I would react. I didn’t cry,” said Maribeth. “I just had this instinct that I was going to take care of it, and God was going to take care of me. And if the outcome wasn’t what I wanted, I’d be okay with that.”

Tony Torchia, an 84-year-old grandfather in Overland Park, has been a loyal Saint Luke’s patient for many years. He never expected to be a patient at the Institute he donated to years prior.

Marty Beasley remembers when doctors told him he may not survive. The 48-year-old Liberty resident was severely ill with COVID-19 in another hospital when the care team told him he should prepare to go to hospice.