Saint Luke's Newsroom
Apr. 28, 2021
KMBC: Kansas City surgeon says he's seeing more people with acute liver disease in pandemic
A study about stress in America finds 1 in 4 adults is drinking more as a way to cope during the pandemic.
Apr. 27, 2021
The Kansas City Beacon: We're learning more about COVID's long-term effects on our brains
The Kansas City Beacon talked to a psychotherapist about how lasting symptoms of COVID-19 can contribute to fear and anxiety. 
Apr. 27, 2021
FOX4: With restrictions lifting, one major Kansas City venue starts preparing for Memorial Day
Dr. Sarah Boyd, an infectious disease specialist with Saint Luke’s Health System, talked to FOX4 about outdoor gatherings.
Apr. 27, 2021
KSHB: Missouri pastor donates kidney to church member
Pastor Jack Coultas donated his kidney to church member Jeremy Whitham after hearing the family's prayers for a donor.
Apr. 24, 2021
Business Wire: Medical Society Urges Use of Ultrasound Contrast Agents and Supports Safety Record
Dr. Michael Main explains how the use of UCAs is proven to be safe and can help patients avoid unnecessary downstream tests.
Apr. 16, 2021
KMBC: Kidney recipient, donor meet for the first time since transplant
Andy McEachron and Harold Tignor would have never met were it not for a Facebook post explaining how McEachron was in desperate need of a new kidney.
Apr. 15, 2021
KCTV: Islamic leaders approve of vaccines during Ramadan
KCTV talked to Dr. Shais Jallu about why Islamic leaders say the COVID vaccine is permissible and why people should not delay getting the vaccine.  
Apr. 15, 2021
FOX4: Lee’s Summit hosts drive-thru mass vaccination event in partnership with Saint Luke's East Hospital
Officials with the City of Lee’s Summit are working in partnership with Saint Luke's East Hospital to host a large-scale vaccination clinic at Legacy Park Soccer Field.
Apr. 14, 2021
KMBC: Lee’s Summit hosts mass vaccination event in partnership with Saint Luke's East Hospital
The City of Lee's Summit is hosting a drive-thru mass vaccination event in partnership with Saint Luke's East Hospital and several other organizations.