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Dr. John Spertus, director of health outcomes research at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute
Dec. 27, 2019
Kansas City Business Journal: 5 questions with Saint Luke's cardiologist that co-led groundbreaking new study
Dr. John Spertus talks to the Kansas City Business Journal about his new groundbreaking ISCHEMIA study and how precision medicine will change the business of cardiology.
FOX 4 News. New at Noon. Protecting yourself against the flu. Kansas City, MO
Dec. 27, 2019
FOX4: Health officials see rise in flu cases across Kansas City
The U.S. is experiencing the earliest flu season in 15 years, and local health officials are seeing a rise in the number of cases. FOX4 talked to Dr. Ryan Gallagher about how to protect yourself and when you should go to the hospital.
FOX 4 News. 5:16. Dr. Kao listening to Gary Pitsch's heart.
Dec. 25, 2019
FOX4: Michigan man now able to spend more time with family after heart transplant at Saint Luke's
One man is grateful to be alive, thanks to the gift of a life-saving heart transplant at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute. FOX4 talked to Gary Pitsch about why he chose to travel all the way to Kansas City for a new heart.
Happy Holidays - Santa Visits NICU babies at Saint Luke's - Covering Kansas City, MO - KMBC9
Dec. 18, 2019
Media Coverage: Santa visits Saint Luke's NICU helping families celebrate the holiday season
Santa made a special visit to the NICU at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City to help bring some normalcy to families who can't bring their babies home for the holidays.
FOX 4 News. Lucas Schubert and Abby Eden dipping balloons in melted chocolate
Dec. 17, 2019
FOX4: FAME: Chocolate Bowls with Coconut Berry Bliss Filling
Lucas Schubert, Nutritional Coordinator with Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and the Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program, shares a fun holiday dessert recipe for winter with the FOX4 morning show.
CBS This Morning Saturday. Photos of multiple sets of twins at the Saint Luke's Hospital NICU
Dec. 2, 2019
National Media Coverage: Saint Luke's Hospital NICU caring for 12 sets of twins
The neonatal intensive care unit at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is staying busy caring for not one, not two, but 12 sets of twins.
Mother holds her twins in Saint Luke's NICU while talking with KMBC9 News about being a part of 12 sets of twin sin the NICU.
Dec. 2, 2019
Local Media Coverage: Saint Luke's Hospital NICU caring for 12 sets of twins
As everyone prepared for Thanksgiving week and began to count their blessings, many of the families at the Saint Luke’s NICU are counting double.
Saint Luke's cardiologist Dr. John Spertus
Dec. 1, 2019
KCUR: Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute lead researcher speaks to his role in groundbreaking international cardiology trial
A new groundbreaking study is helping cardiologists across the globe to better understand and provide the most suitable treatments for their patients. KCUR talks to Dr. John Spertus about the practice-changing trial.
KSHB. Only on 41 Action News. Helping others, one stitch at a time. 41 Action News
Nov. 29, 2019
KSHB: North Kansas City teenager creates bags to lighten load for cancer patients
This holiday season, one Oak Park High School student is working to help patients battling breast cancer by sewing hundreds of special handmade bags.