Saint Luke's Newsroom

Dec. 7, 2020
Sunday Night Football: Saint Luke's Babies dress up to celebrate the Chiefs
Saint Luke's babies appear on Sunday Night Football as the Chiefs took on the Broncos dressed up in their Chiefs gear.
Dec. 4, 2020
KCUR: Saint Luke's raises minimum hourly wage to $15
KCUR talked to Saint Luke's Chief Human Resources Officer Doris Rogers about the health system's minimum wage increase in a move to show appreciation for employees.
Dec. 3, 2020
FOX4: As local hospitals become overwhelmed, news of upcoming vaccine gives ICU nurses hope
The U.S. is expected to grant emergency approval of a COVID-19 vaccine soon. FOX4 talked to a Saint Luke's ICU nurse about her reaction to the news.
Dec. 1, 2020
KMBC: Hospitals fear COVID-19 spike after Thanksgiving gatherings
Doctors are expecting a surge of new cases following Thanksgiving. KMBC spoke to Dr. Marc Larsen about what people should do if they attended or hosted gatherings over the holiday.
Dec. 1, 2020
KSHB: Cardiologist explains impact of COVID-19 on the heart
Doctors are learning more about how COVID-19 may affect the heart. KSHB talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about the impact the virus has had on some local patients.
Nov. 30, 2020
KSHB: Proper quarantine procedure can help limit COVID-19's spread
Despite warnings by health experts to avoid large gatherings and travel for Thanksgiving, many Americans still did so this past week. KSHB talked to Dr. Ginny Boos about the proper way to quarantine if you saw others over the holiday.
Nov. 30, 2020
KSHB: Doctors urge pregnant women to get flu shot, especially amid pandemic
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, doctors say it is more important than ever to get the flu shot. KSHB talked to Dr. Lori Kramer about why that's especially true for pregnant women.
Nov. 29, 2020
NPR: Rural Areas Send Their Sickest Patients To The Cities, Straining Hospital Capacity
In the last few months, rural counties in both Kansas and Missouri have seen some of the highest rates of COVID-19 in the country. Dr. Marc Larsen explains how this trend is impacting metro hospitals.
Nov. 26, 2020
KMBC: Kansas City ICU nurses provide stark warning this holiday season
As Thanksgiving and other seasonal holidays get close, three nurses warn people to take COVID-19 more seriously than ever, wear masks, and keep their distance from others.