Saint Luke's Newsroom

Jul. 27, 2022
KSHB: Players with the Kansas City Current Hope to Make Impact with Cancer Patients at Saint Luke's
KC Current players visited the infusion center at Saint Luke's Cancer Institute to talk with patients and bring awareness to the importance of regular screenings.
Jul. 26, 2022
KMBC: Sports Fans at Risk of Damaging Their Voice
KMBC talked to one local woman who lost her voice and Dr. Ryan Neff about vocal trauma brought on by yelling or cheering.
Jul. 21, 2022
KSHB: Keeping Athletes Safe in the Heat
KSHB talked to Jessica DeWitt, an athletic trainer with Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists, about how to keep athletes safe when being exposed to the heat for long hours.
Jul. 20, 2022
FOX4: KC-Area Experts Give Tips on Avoiding Illness When Outside During Extreme Heat
FOX4 talked to Jessica DeWitt, an athletic trainer with Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists, about how to stay safe in the heat.
Jul. 20, 2022
Kansas City Star: If the New COVID Variant is Resistant to Immunity, Are the Vaccines and Boosters Worth It?
The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about why it's still important to get vaccinated and boosted even if the new variant is more resistant to immunity. 
Jul. 19, 2022
KSHB: Doctor Talks Pool Safety After Child Drowns at Oceans of Fun
KSHB talked to Dr. Kayla Donnawell about pool safety as many people spend time by the water this summer.
Jul. 18, 2022
KMBC: New Variants Cause Rise in COVID-19 Cases in Wyandotte County, Health Officials Say
KMBC talked to Ginny Boos, PhD, about why vaccinations and boosters are key as cases increase.
Jul. 15, 2022
KMBC: Two Kansas City Current Players Show Support for Patient Rehabilitating from Truck Accident
A Saint Luke's patient in Overland Park received a surprise visit Thursday from two Kansas City Current players who heard about his story and wanted to encourage him with his recovery.
Jul. 13, 2022
KSHB: Local Gynecologist Discusses Impact of Period Product Supply Shortage, Alternatives
KSHB talked to Dr. Rebecca Lobell about the impact of the shortage on a person's health and safe alternative options.