Saint Luke's Newsroom

Saint Luke’s South campus rendering. Sun Newspaper Collection, Johnson County Museum.
Jul. 2, 2020
Shawnee Mission Post: Johnson County's hospitals and healthcare systems
With so much health news amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Shawnee Mission Post wrote a three-part series exploring the history of health care in Johnson County, including Saint Luke's.
Allen County Regional Hospital
Jun. 30, 2020
Kansas City Business Journal: Saint Luke's will add 19th (and most distant) hospital to its system on July 1
Saint Luke's Health System will assume management of Allen County Regional Hospital on July 1. The critical access hospital serves Iola, Kansas, and the surrounding communities.
Elmore Patterson, Steve Schieber, and Jeff Johnson at a Board of Trustees meeting
Jun. 30, 2020
Iola Register: Allen County Regional Hospital ready for changeover
Saint Luke's Health System will assume management of Allen County Regional Hospital on July 1, 2020.
KCTV 5 News. Migraine and headache awareness. Sponsored by: Saint Luke's Health System
Jun. 30, 2020
KCTV: Migraines get worse during the pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many are experiencing worsening or more frequent migraines. KCTV talked to Dr. Sarah Gibbons about what's causing this trend and what people can do to reduce migraines.
41 Action News. Blood donations dropping during pandemic
Jun. 29, 2020
KSHB: Blood donations needed across the metro
Thousands of blood drives have been canceled due to COVID-19, creating a need for blood donations. KSHB talked to Dr. Gagan Mathur about the current supply and what would happen if there is ever a critical shortage.
41 Action News. Three women smiling.
Jun. 24, 2020
KSHB: Keeping seniors active, avoiding depression during a pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is taking a mental and emotional toll on senior citizens. KSHB talked to psychologist Kadie Harry, PhD, and Bishop Spencer Place about ways to support older family members.
The Kansas City Star
Jun. 24, 2020
The Kansas City Star: Experts identify safest sports, recreational activities at this point in the pandemic
Dr. Sarah Boyd and Dr. Chadwick Byle talked with The Kansas City Star about the riskiest and least risky sports to play during the pandemic and how to keep athletes safe.
41 Action News: Monty Miller, manager, Saint Luke's outpatient behavioral health health clinical services
Jun. 22, 2020
KSHB: 'Social distancing fatigue' contributing to increase in COVID-19 infection
Saint Luke's Behavioral Health experts talk to KSHB about why people should be focused on surviving COVID-19 right now, and not thriving. 
KCTV 5 News. Coronavirus Pandemic: Protecting your mental health. New at 10:00
Jun. 22, 2020
KCTV: Protecting your mental health in the midst of a pandemic, protests, and politics
The ongoing pandemic, protests, and politics can weigh heavily on everyone. KCTV talked to a psychotherapist about how to cope in a stressful time.