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Jun. 19, 2020

Saint Luke’s President and CEO Melinda Estes, MD, Named in Modern Healthcare’s '50 Most Influential Clinical Executives'

Melinda Estes, MD, President and CEO of Saint Luke’s Health System, has been named as one of Modern Healthcare’s 2020 “50 Most Influential Clinical Executives.”
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Jun. 15, 2020

Saint Luke's News: Tempus testing platform gives cancer patients personalized treatment options

Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute is one of only two medical facilities in the country to use a genomic testing platform for cancer research called Tempus.
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May. 29, 2020

Team Highlight: Code Neuro Nurses Helping Stroke Patients Every Day

Saint Luke’s Code Neuro nurses are a team of highly trained medical professionals whose mission is to be the first response for stroke patients when they arrive at the hospital and save every brain cell possible.
May. 26, 2020

Saint Luke’s News: Doctors seeing more patients with high blood pressure amid coronavirus pandemic

Nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure, but as the coronavirus pandemic adds stress to everyday life, doctors are noticing even higher numbers across the board. Dr. Tracy Stevens explains what you can do to lower your blood pressure.
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May. 26, 2020

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City was awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City’s achievements providing safer health care.
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May. 26, 2020

Saint Luke’s South Hospital Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade

Saint Luke’s South Hospital was awarded an ‘A’ in the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Saint Luke’s South Hospital’s achievements providing safer health care.
Mental Health Awareness Month
May. 19, 2020

Saint Luke's News: Tools for Mental Health Month in May

One in five people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime ̶ the good news is that there are practical tools you can use to help yourself or someone you know recover.
May. 7, 2020

Wright Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions shares practical tools to improve mental health

As part of Mental Health Month, Wright Memorial Hospital's Senior Life Solutions shares what individuals can do to prioritize mental health and support those who are struggling.