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Jan. 19, 2021

KCTV: Saint Luke’s doctor describes impacts of concussion on athletes

After Patrick Mahomes was tackled around the head, KCTV talked to a neurologist about the impact concussions can have on athletes.
Jan. 19, 2021

KMBC: Concussion expert talks about Patrick Mahomes’ injury

KMBC talked to a neurologist about what doctors are looking for when evaluating the star quarterback for a potential concussion.
Jan. 19, 2021

KSHB: Expert, athletes talk concussion healing process following Mahomes’ injury

KSHB talked to a neurologist about how a concussion is still possible without a hard hit to the head.
Jan. 19, 2021

FOX4: Local brain injury experts weigh in on Mahomes, concussion symptoms and possible road to recovery

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has entered the NFL's concussion protocol. FOX4 talked to a neurologist about the most important part of recovery with potential concussions.
Jan. 12, 2021

KMBC: Expert shares how parents can help children process feelings, answer questions after Capitol riots

Seeing or hearing about the unrest at the nation's Capitol on top of a stressful pandemic can be a lot for children to take in. KMBC spoke to Amanda Davis about how parents can help children process these feelings.
Jan. 12, 2021

KSHB: Saint Luke's nurse details her COVID-19 vaccine journey

Front line workers at Saint Luke's have started getting the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. KSHB talked to ICU nurse Kristin Sollars and Dr. Sarah Boyd about what to expect with the second dose.
Jan. 5, 2021

KSHB: Infectious disease physician explains importance of getting COVID-19 booster shot

This week, hospitals in the Kansas City metro are starting to administer the COVID-19 booster shot to health care workers.

Dec. 30, 2020

KCTV: New Alzheimer's research shows promising signs for prevention

New research found a promising therapy that may greatly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. KCTV spoke to Dr. James O'Keefe about his recent study.
Dec. 23, 2020

Platte County Citizen: First vaccines given at Saint Luke's hospitals

Saint Luke's ICU nurse Kristin Sollars was the first employee to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Read the Platte County Citizen's story on what the vaccine means to Sollars and her experience on the frontlines of the pandemic.