Saint Luke's Newsroom

KMBC 9 abc. Baby "Going Mahomes"
Nov. 14, 2019
KMBC: Saint Luke's South Hospital NICU graduate is "Going Mahomes"
Saint Luke's South Hospital is celebrating one of its NICU graduates "Going Mahomes" with a special jersey to mark the exciting occasion.
KCTV 5 News. More people are surviving lung cancer in the U.S. New this morning.
Nov. 14, 2019
KCTV: More people are surviving lung cancer in the U.S.
While lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., a new report found more people are surviving the cancer than 10 years ago. KCTV talked to Dr. Subramanian about why it's often still caught in later stages and how one local woman found out she had the disease.
Wanda Taylor, Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center, Better Kansas City
Nov. 13, 2019
Better Kansas City: Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center's Adopt-An-Angel program helps hundreds of children celebrate the holidays
Although the holidays can be a very difficult time for many Crittenton youth, the Adopt-An-Angel program provides positive remembrances and gifts for children who otherwise wouldn’t enjoy the holiday season this way.  
Nita Jestila smiling with her flamingo collectibles in her home
Nov. 11, 2019
Kansas City Star: KC area woman gets 'breakthrough' drug warding off one of deadliest forms of cancer
New clinical trials are causing a stir of excitement and hope in ovarian cancer circles. The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. Michelle Rowland and Nita Jestila about the treatment that's significantly reducing recurrence in more women.
Clear Complete Coverage. CDC discovers ingredient linked to vaping illnesses. 41 Action News.
Nov. 9, 2019
KSHB: CDC links vitamin E acetate to vaping illness outbreak
The CDC announced investigators have discovered an ingredient that may be the culprit of the vaping illness outbreak. KSHB talked to Dr. Lem about why the ingredient is dangerous when vaped.
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) logo
Nov. 6, 2019
Kansas City Researcher Earns National PCORI Engagement Award
Funds will support an easy-step program to encourage at-risk communities to take charge of vascular health, starting with a first public event on Nov. 13
Oct. 31, 2019
FOX4: Doctors urge trick-or-treaters to be prepared for cold temperatures Halloween night
With expected wind-chills in the 20s this Halloween night, doctors are urging trick-or-treaters to take precautions. FOX4 talked to Dr. Ryan Gallagher about what warning signs to look out for.
FOX4 News:baby is dressed up at Saint Luke's NICU as wonder woman and gets her photo taken for her first Halloween as mom watches
Oct. 30, 2019
MEDIA COVERAGE: NICU babies at Saint Luke's dress up and celebrate Halloween with help from March of Dimes
Saint Luke's littlest bundles get to celebrate their first Halloween with costumes, goodies and a photoshoot with the March of Dimes.