Saint Luke's Newsroom

Jun. 10, 2021
KCTV: Saint Luke's Doctor Raises Awareness for NASH
Dr. Laura Alba, Medical Director of Hepatology, Saint Luke’s Liver Disease Management, talks to KCTV about what NASH is, how NASH affects patients, and why research for NASH is so important.
Jun. 10, 2021
KSHB: 'Stop the bleed' increases shooting victim survival rate
The trauma director at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, spoke with KSHB about the trauma team that mobilizes once an ambulance arrives, what has changed over the years in treating trauma victims, and why 'Stop the Bleed' is so important.
Jun. 10, 2021
Health News You Can Use: Substance Use in Adolescents on the Rise Amid Pandemic
This week we are talking with Molly Pellettiere, Substance Use Counselor with Saint Luke’s Crittenton Children’s Center Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program, about the rise in substance use in adolescents during the pandemic.
Jun. 9, 2021
KSHB: Adolescent substance abuse on the rise amid pandemic
KSHB talked to Molly Pellettiere about how substance abuse in teens can impact brain development.
Jun. 9, 2021
KSHB: Expert shares how to help children process grief, violence
KSHB talked to Amanda Davis about the emotional impact of shootings and homicides on the community and how to help children process it all.
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Jun. 8, 2021
Medscape: Mavacamten Boosts Quality of Life in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Medscape details the promising findings of the EXPLORER-HCM Phase 3 Trial presented by Dr. John Spertus at the 2021 ACC Scientific Session.
Jun. 8, 2021
KSHB: Saint Luke's doctor shares stroke experience to raise awareness
KSHB talked to Dr. Loethen about when she found herself in the Emergency Department after suffering a stroke.
Jun. 4, 2021
Not Even a Pandemic Could Stop God’s Calling for Brad and Shawn’s Forever Family
After multiple homes, being separated for close to two years, and brought back together, little did they know what was in store.
Jun. 2, 2021
The Anderson County Review: New county EMS head will aim at staffing, developing young talent for careers in emergency service disciplines
Troy Armstrong spoke to The Anderson County Review about the experience he brings to the County, the advantages that Anderson County has, and his goal for the community.