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Jan. 12, 2021
KMBC: Expert shares how parents can help children process feelings, answer questions after Capitol riots
Seeing or hearing about the unrest at the nation's Capitol on top of a stressful pandemic can be a lot for children to take in. KMBC spoke to Amanda Davis about how parents can help children process these feelings.
Jan. 12, 2021
KSHB: Saint Luke's nurse details her COVID-19 vaccine journey
Front line workers at Saint Luke's have started getting the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. KSHB talked to ICU nurse Kristin Sollars and Dr. Sarah Boyd about what to expect with the second dose.
Jan. 5, 2021
KSHB: Infectious disease physician explains importance of getting COVID-19 booster shot

This week, hospitals in the Kansas City metro are starting to administer the COVID-19 booster shot to health care workers.

Dec. 30, 2020
KCTV: New Alzheimer's research shows promising signs for prevention
New research found a promising therapy that may greatly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. KCTV spoke to Dr. James O'Keefe about his recent study.
Dec. 23, 2020
Platte County Citizen: First vaccines given at Saint Luke's hospitals
Saint Luke's ICU nurse Kristin Sollars was the first employee to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Read the Platte County Citizen's story on what the vaccine means to Sollars and her experience on the frontlines of the pandemic.
Dec. 23, 2020
KMBC: With so much loss in 2020, bereavement expert talks about coping this holiday season
Because of the pandemic, 2020 will go on record as the deadliest year in U.S. history. KMBC spoke to Bruce Leisy about healthy ways to cope with grief this holiday season.
Dec. 23, 2020
KCTV: Coping with holiday grief after the loss of a loved one
The holidays this year will not be the same for many people, especially those who have lost a loved one. KCTV talked to Bruce Leisy about healthy ways to cope with grief this holiday season.
Dec. 22, 2020
Cancer Today: Getting Serious About Depression
Cancer survivors have higher rates of depression than the general population, but many don’t know help is available. Cancer Today talked to Savannah Geske, PhD, about efforts to recognize depression in cancer patients at Saint Luke's.
Dec. 22, 2020
KCTV: Understanding your risk for lung cancer
Lung cancer kills more men and women than any other cancer. KCTV talked to Dr. Janakiraman Subramanian about who is at increased risk and the importance of early detection.