Saint Luke's Newsroom

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Aug. 19, 2019
Celebrate Life - Smithville Suicide Prevention Week
Celebrate Life's scheduled events, and activities will focus on starting the conversation with each other about suicide, reducing the stigma of mental illness, hearing testimonials, and providing some training for the community on how to respond to people in need.
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Aug. 13, 2019
Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute $5 Million Grant to Join the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network
The Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute is joining the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network (CTSN) to partner in research with the top surgical centers in the U.S.
Saint Luke's North Hospital
Aug. 12, 2019
Saint Luke's North Hospital Celebrates 30th Anniversary
In February 1989, Saint Luke’s North Hospital opened its doors. Over the last 30 years, we have continued to grow to meet the changing needs of the Northland.
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Jul. 31, 2019
Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences to Become Part of Rockhurst University
Two of the Kansas City area’s most respected names in health-sciences education have announced their intent to join forces under an affiliation agreement being signed by Rockhurst University and Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City whereby the Saint Luke’s College of Health Sciences would become part of the University.
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Jul. 25, 2019
2019 Foundation Fellow Award and Annual Recognition Luncheon
The Foundation Fellow Award recognizes individuals who have given time, expertise, and charitable support to advance research, education, and medical programs at Saint Luke’s.
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Jul. 11, 2019
Hedrick Medical Center earns prestigious Missouri “Show-Me 5” Recognition from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services
The award recognizes Hedrick Medical Center as a center of adoption of evidence-based maternity care practices that support breastfeeding.
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Jun. 20, 2019
Saint Luke’s News: How Robotic Surgery is Advancing Hernia Repair
About one in four men and one in 50 women will need surgery for the most common type of hernia. Dr. Michael Arroyo explains how robotic surgery is advancing hernia repair.
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Jun. 5, 2019
Saint Luke’s News: Hearing Test Could Help Prevent Dementia
Multiple studies show there is a significant relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline. Dr. Robert Cullen and Kristen Lewis explain why it is crucial not to ignore the signs of hearing loss.
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May. 16, 2019
Saint Luke’s News: Stopping a Stroke Before it Happens
Someone has a stroke every 40 seconds in the United States, but 80 percent are preventable. Dr. Karin Olds explains what you can do to greatly reduce your risk.