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Mar. 20, 2020
Modern Healthcare: Health systems, tech giants tackle COVID-19 misinformation
Jani Johnson, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City CEO, talked to Modern Healthcare about misinformation about COVID-19 preventive measures and how Saint Luke's reacted.
Belinda Post with Better Kansas City interviews Dr. Robert Amajoyi
Mar. 19, 2020
Better Kansas City: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Screenings and Innovative Treatments
Colorectal cancer is becoming more prevalent in a younger population. Better Kansas City talked to Dr. Robert Amajoyi about the importance of regular screenings and the latest innovations in treatment at Saint Luke's.
KMBC: Coronavirus Impact
Mar. 19, 2020
KMBC: Saint Luke’s working to expand drive-thru COVID-19 testing to 3 locations across Kansas City
Saint Luke’s Health System announced Thursday it has two – soon to be three – COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites up and running for employees and patients who meet certain criteria.
FOX 4 News. Tracking coronavirus. Dr. Sarah Boyd, Saint Luke's Health System
Mar. 19, 2020
FOX4: FDA testing promising treatment for COVID-19
President Trump announced the FDA is fast-tracking testing of a promising medication to treat COVID-19. FOX4 talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about what this could mean if approved.
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Mar. 13, 2020
Cardiovascular Business: Pop Goes the Pillbox: Will Polypharmacy Problems Limit the Adoption of SGLT2 Inhibitors?
Cardiovascular Business talked to Mikhail Kosiborod, MD, to find out if polypharmacy problems could limit the adoption of SGLT2 inhibitors--the new promising treatment for heart failure and type 2 diabetes.
Coronavirus: Health professionals welcome the emergency declaration - 41 Action News
Mar. 13, 2020
KSHB: National emergency should help hospitals care for more COVID-19 patients
President Trump's national emergency declaration Friday should improve the ability of state and local governments to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.
KMBC 9 News: Saint Luke's Health System
Mar. 11, 2020
KMBC: False Release about COVID-19 preventative measures
A false release has been circulating, with our old Saint Luke's logo, stating that alcohol consumption is a preventative measure against COVID-19. Saint Luke's follows CDC guidelines for prevention.
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Mar. 11, 2020
KCUR: Novel Coronavirus Medical Questions Answered
Dr. Sarah Boyd, Director of Infectious Disease Evidence-Based Practice at Saint Luke's, talks with Steve Kraske on KCUR's Up To Date to answer questions about COVID-19. 
KCTV: FAKE
Mar. 11, 2020
KCTV: Saint Luke's warns against false release of COVID-19 preventive tip

A false release has been circulating, with our old Saint Luke's logo, stating that alcohol consumption is a prev