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KMBC 9 abc. New at 4:00. Officers saved sheriff who was having a stroke on way to Chiefs game in December 2019
Mar. 11, 2020
Media Coverage: Bourbon Co. Sheriff gives Life-Saving Award to Saint Luke's Hospital and others after stroke
A local sheriff gave a Life-Saving award to all who stepped in and took quick action after he suffered a stroke this past December. KMBC has the full story on the special award ceremony.
KSHB 41 Action News - anchor talking on set
Mar. 11, 2020
KSHB: Local Hospitals Conserving Masks and Gowns
Saint Luke's is asking any and all patients that have a fever or cough to "Ask for a Mask" at either a volunteer desk or nurses station when they arrive at any of our locations. 
KSHB: Talking to your kids about coronavirus -  kshb.com
Mar. 6, 2020
KSHB: How to talk to your children about Coronavirus
Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center expert explains how to handle anxiety in yourself in order to help your children.
Feb. 28, 2020
KMBC: The Children's SPOT celebrates 40 years of helping kids with developmental delays and disabilities
The Children's SPOT has helped more than 10,000 children over the years. KMBC talked to one mother about how the work with her son there has changed everything.
Feb. 28, 2020
Kansas City Star: How Kansas City officials are preparing for the coronavirus
As officials report dozens of confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the U.S., local and state officials are working with the CDC to prepare. The Kansas City Star talked to Saint Luke's director of infection prevention about what the health system has been doing for weeks.
KCTV5 News - Aging in Style: Staying heart healthy - Sponsored by Aetna Medicare Solutions - Your Health
Feb. 26, 2020
KCTV: Local Photographer Receives Transplant After Diagnosis of Rare Hereditary Heart Condition
Amyloidosis, a rare condition, is when an abnormal protein called amyloid, which is produced in your bone marrow, and builds up in your tissues and organs. Hear one man's story of overcoming heart failure and getting a second chance at life.
FOX 4 News. Holly Harshner standing next to her husband, Ryan Harshner, on ECMO
Feb. 24, 2020
FOX4: Lee's Summit construction worker survives rare form of heart disease after heart stopped twice
After a virus went to his heart, Ryan Harshner was put on ECMO to support his heart and lungs. FOX4 talked to Dr. Adam Fleddermann about his amazing recovery.
FOX 4 News. Lucas Schubert and Kim Byrnes making frozen yogurt breakfast bars on FOX4.
Feb. 13, 2020
FOX4: FAME: Frozen Yogurt Breakfast Bars
Lucas Schubert, Nutritional Coordinator with Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and the Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program, shares a heart-healthy Valentine's Day breakfast on the FOX4 morning show.
41 Action News. Dave Rygalski before and after his amyloidosis diagnosis.
Feb. 12, 2020
KSHB: St. Joseph man with rare form of heart disease finds answers at Saint Luke's
After being sent home on hospice care, Dave found the team at Saint Luke's to treat his amyloidosis. KSHB talked to Dr. Brett Sperry about Dave's exciting improvement in a few short months.