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Mar. 20, 2014
New York Times: Teaching Children to Calm Themselves - Crittenton Children's Center
Crittenton Children's Center is changing the way we think about and react to children who are victims of childhood trauma.
Feb. 27, 2014
FOX4 NEWS: Indoor tanning decreases among teens, but tied to risk behavior, report says
By now we all know that indoor tanning increases your risk for skin cancer but a recent report by JAMA Pediatrics reveals it may also be a sign of additional risky behaviors in young people.
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Feb. 26, 2014
Saint Luke’s Health System of Kansas City Files Suit Against Molina Healthcare
Health system cites violation of Missouri’s "Prompt Pay" statute related to unpaid claims for mental health care services for children and adolescents receiving treatment at behavioral health treatment facility.
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Feb. 12, 2014
Alcohol and Cardiovascular Health: The Dose Makes the Poison or the Remedy
Researchers reviewed studies focused on alcohol, ethanol, cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, stroke, and mortality.
Feb. 12, 2014
Proper Identification and Treatment of Heart Failure Dramatically Impacts Patient Quality of Life
Heart failure impacts more than five million people in the United States and is the number one reason adults over the age of 65 are admitted to the hospital.
Jan. 27, 2014
Saint Luke's awarded $3.4 million grant from Boston Scientific for further research into innovative cardiac procedures

Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute has been awarded a $3.4 million, three-year grant from Boston Scientific to investi

Nov. 12, 2013
The Kansas City Business Journal: Saint Luke's East Opens Expanded Oncology Services
The Saint Luke's Cancer Institute officially opened its new oncology wing at Saint Luke's East Hospital.
Oct. 18, 2013
Everyday Health: Heart Disease on the Rise

When it comes of health-related matters of the heart, the news is not so good. Heart disease is on the rise.