Saint Luke's Newsroom

Jan. 17, 2022
FOX4: Organ transplants up partially due to COVID-19, wife says husband was proud donor
A Kansas man died from COVID-19 but donated his kidneys saving two lives in the process.
Jan. 14, 2022
Kansas City Star: When should you take a COVID test to get the most reliable results? We asked a doctor
The Kansas City Star talked to Ginny Boos, PhD, to understand how to best time a COVID test.
Jan. 13, 2022
KSHB: Kansas City-area urgent care clinics dealing with influx of patients amid COVID-19 surge
KSHB talked to Dr. Marc Larsen about how people can help hospitals by knowing when it's appropriate to seek care at an emergency room versus an urgent care or other option.
Jan. 12, 2022
KCTV: Here's how to reduce your risk of cervical cancer
KCTV talked to Dr. Ingenue Cobbinah about the top things people can do to reduce their risk of cervical cancer.
Jan. 12, 2022
Kansas City Star: How many COVID patients in Kansas City hospitals were first admitted for COVID-19?
The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd to learn more about what local hospitals are seeing and what doctors want people to know amid the surge.
Jan. 11, 2022
KSHB: Doctors weigh in on patients diagnosed with both COVID-19, flu
KSHB talked to Dr. Todd Fristo about why testing is key and where you can get tested for both flu and COVID-19.
Jan. 10, 2022
Platte County Landmark: Omicron variant present in Platte County
The Platte County Landmark talked to Ginny Boos, PhD, about tools to combat the Omicron variant and what to do if you start experiencing symptoms.
Jan. 9, 2022
KCTV: Saint Luke's employees honor local woman with brain cancer
Current and former employees held a car parade to show support for one woman who worked for the Saint Luke's child care center for nearly three decades.
Jan. 8, 2022
KCTV: Missouri hospitals call for action after state's COVID disaster declaration expires
KCTV talked to Dr. Gina Lawson about how the order's expiration impacts hospitals across the state as they work to battle staffing shortages and the omicron variant surge.