Saint Luke's Newsroom

U.S. News & World Report: MRIs might be safe for patients with implanted heart devices
Dr. Sanjaya Gupta explains the findings of the recent study and what this means for patients moving forward.
KMBC: Doctors hope people take CDC's new COVID-19 exposure guidance seriously
KMBC talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about why some may need to reevaluate how they interact with people throughout the day as the CDC expands its definition on close contact regarding COVID-19.
KSHB: Saint Luke's Health System doctor weighs in on remdesivir following FDA-approval
Remdesivir recently became the first FDA-approved treatment of COVID-19. KSHB talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about when it's used in hospitals and what remains to be seen.
FOX4: Local Sheriff: Chiefs saved my life
Bourbon County Sheriff Bill Martin said the Chiefs may have helped save his life.
KMBC: Health experts say you may want to rethink birthday candles on cakes during pandemic
KMBC talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about whether it's safe to blow out birthday candles when sharing a cake amid the pandemic.
KSHB: CDC changes guidance on close contacts following new COVID-19 information
As experts study COVID-19, new information comes out almost daily, changing guidelines on how to stay safe. KSHB talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about the updated guidance on close contact.
Ingram's: Saint Luke's Physicians named in Top Doctors of 2020
Every year, Ingram's, Kansas City' Business Magazine, honors the areas top physicians across hundreds of specialties. Saint Luke's Health System is proud to have two physicians, out of the 14 honorees, named in 2020's Top Doctors list.
Wisconsin Mother Flies to KC for Metastatic Breast Cancer Care
Bernadette Priestley had just moved back to Wisconsin from London with her husband and two boys when her life changed forever.   
Marine Veteran Survives Heart Condition Thanks to Critical Access Hospital
David had bypass surgery in 1997 and thought his heart was doing well until he experienced another cardiac event out of nowhere.