Saint Luke's Newsroom

Sep. 6, 2022
Iola Register: ACRH: Goal is to Keep ER Patients Here
Saint Luke's health system made changes to the emergency room department to encourage more local residents to seek their care at Allen County Regional Hospital.
Sep. 2, 2022
Health Tech: The Rise of the Virtual Nurse
Health Tech talked to Jennifer Ball, director of virtual care at Saint Luke's Health System, about how virtual nursing programs help hospitals overcome staffing shortages and support onsite nurses in providing patient care.
Sep. 1, 2022
KMBC: COVID-19 Survivor Thanks Doctors, Shares Warning One Year After Battle Began
KMBC talked to Michele Yoder and two of her Saint Luke's doctors, Dr. Carole Freiberger and Dr. Michelle Haines, about her incredible recovery and how she hopes her story serves as a warning to others.
Aug. 29, 2022
Kansas City Business Journal: Panel Discussion: Health Care Reimagined from the Inside Out
The Kansas City Business Journal brought together four top nursing officials together to talk about how the pandemic has impacted health systems and what to expect for future care.
Aug. 25, 2022
KSHB: Royals Welcome Woman Back to Kauffman Stadium After Surviving Health Scare
KSHB talked to Dr. Andrew Schlachter about Sophie Hardin's incredible recovery and the special celebration with the Royals.
Aug. 22, 2022
TCTMD: Even With Revascularization in ISCHEMIA, Skipping Meds Hurt Health Status

Medication nonadherence was common and associated with worse health status among the patients with stable coronary disease in the ISCHEMIA trial, r

Aug. 18, 2022
KSHB: Saint Luke's Patient Ready for Second Chance at Life After Double Transplant
KSHB talked to Dr. Andrew Kao about how one patient beat all odds to survive and thrive.
Aug. 17, 2022
FOX4: New COVID Guidelines Give KC-Area Kids a More Normal Return to School
FOX4 talked to Ginny Boos, PhD, about the CDC's new guidelines as students head back to the classroom.
Aug. 15, 2022
KMBC: 'Respirator Heart' Finds New Home at Saint Luke's East Hospital
The special heart designed by Saint Luke's nurse Menley Brennan honors the strength and sacrifice health care workers made during the pandemic.