Saint Luke's Newsroom

Mar. 5, 2024
KCTV: Two Families Share a Heart-to-Heart Bond Following a Transplant
KCTV shares the story of one Saint Luke's heart transplant recipient who shares a special bond with his heart donor's family.
Feb. 28, 2024
CNN: Bride in Labor Says 'I do' Between Contractions
Couple married in delivery room while bride was in labor. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on a very special delivery.
Feb. 28, 2024
People: Pregnant Bride Wears Bedsheet Dress and Gauze Veil to Marry in Hospital Wedding After Going into Early Labor
Hospital staff and fellow patients joined forces to throw an impromptu wedding for Sara and Brandon Perry.
Feb. 28, 2024
KSHB: Missouri Woman Diagnosed with Heart Disease Through New Testing at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute
KSHB talked to Dr. Dany Jacob about new diagnostic testing that's giving patients suffering from unexplained chest pain answers.
Feb. 26, 2024
KMBC: Leavenworth Mother's Story Highlights the Perils Women's Hearts Face in Pregnancy
KMBC talked to Dr. Laura Schmidt about the impact pregnancy has on a woman's heart and Saint Luke's unique approach to treating these patients.
Feb. 23, 2024
KSHB: Routine Screening Leads to Lifesaving Heart Surgery for Shawnee Man
KSHB talked to Dr. Deepthi Vodnala about the importance of routine screenings to catch potential issues early.
Feb. 22, 2024
Good Morning America: Couple Marries at Hospital Hours Before Welcoming Baby
Sara and Brandon Perry were originally supposed to say "I do" on Feb. 16, but their plans were sidetracked just a couple of days before the big day.
Feb. 21, 2024
KMBC: Couple Gets Married While Mother is in Labor
At 35 weeks pregnant, Sara went into labor - just three days before she and her fiance were supposed to get married. A goal they had before the baby arrived, but their son had other plans.
Feb. 19, 2024
KMBC: Saint Luke’s East Hospital Places Final Beam on $52 Million Expansion
Construction crews placed the final structural beam on Saint Luke’s East Hospital’s $52 million expansion project, completing the building’s framework.