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Nationally-recognized healthcare system will serve as Official Medical Provider

With the COVID pandemic, there has been a big increase in demand for palliative care in Kansas City and across the country.

This week we are talking with Dr. Elizabeth Cathcart-Rake, medical breast oncologist at Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute about preventive screenings, why early detection is key, and risk factors that women should keep in mind for breast cancer.  

We’re talking about COVID-19 boosters and flu shots, the upcoming influenza season, and how the community can help health care workers in the months ahead.

Susan Pinne talks about how to recognize the signs and help children cope with back-to-school anxiety.

Ginny Boos talks about back-to-school safety amid the pandemic and measures families can take to keep children safe, healthy, and schools in session.

T32 grant funding trains next generation of leaders in clinical and outcomes research

Over the pandemic, heart disease and diabetes deaths increased significantly. Recent data from the CDC shows these death rates saw the biggest jumps in at least two decades.

For the 14th consecutive year, Saint Luke's has been named to U.S. News and World Report's Best Hospital list. This year's top achievements include recognition as one of the top 25 cardiology and heart surgery programs in the nation.