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Jul. 5, 2021
Endocrinology Network: DISCOVER Details Gradual Uptake, Need for Improvement in Prescribing of SGLT2 Inhibitors, GLP-1 RAs
Endocrinology Network talked to Dr. Suzanne Arnold about the DISCOVER registry and the take-home message of its findings.
Jul. 2, 2021
KMBC: Some southwest Missouri COVID-19 patients transferred to Kansas City hospital
Dr. Sarah Boyd, infectious disease physician with Saint Luke's, talks to KMBC about why we are seeing more Delta varient, why getting vaccinated is important, and how should still be wearing masks. 
Jul. 2, 2021
KCTV: Substance use on the rise among children
Molly Pellettiere, substance use counselor at Saint Luke's Crittenton Children’s Center, talks to KCTV about how the increase of substance use among children during the pandemic is impacting their mental health and future.
Jul. 1, 2021
Health News You Can Use: Fourth of July & Summer Safety
This week, we’re talking to Dr. Marc Larsen, Emergency Medicine Physician at Saint Luke's Health System about what doctors want you to know to stay safe over the upcoming holiday weekend. 
Jul. 1, 2021
KSHB: Kansas City metro health officials focus on COVID-19 vaccines, not mask mandates
With an increase in cases of the COVID-19 delta variant in Kansas and Missouri, some might be wondering about possible mask mandates.
Jun. 30, 2021
KCTV: Doctors stress firework safety over Fourth of July holiday weekend
KCTV talked to Dr. Marc Larsen about what injuries doctors see most and how to stay safe while celebrating the holiday.
Jun. 30, 2021
KSHB: Emergency Room doctor stresses importance of firework safety ahead of Independence Day
KSHB talked to Dr. Marc Larsen about what many firework injuries have in common.
Jun. 30, 2021
FOX4: 9-year-old helps deliver baby sister at home when mom goes into labor early
A Belton family welcomed their new baby girl into the world a few weeks early, at home and with some surprising help.
Jun. 29, 2021
Saint Luke’s Health System Statement
As a faith-based organization, Saint Luke’s stands firmly with the Episcopal Church in supporting the rights of all patients to make medical decisions in consultation with their health care providers.