Saint Luke's Newsroom
Dec. 9, 2020
Health News You Can Use: COVID-19 and the Impact on the Brain
On this week's Health News You Can Use, we talk about how COVID-19 can affect the brain and what neurologists are seeing at Saint Luke's.
Dec. 8, 2020
KCTV: Study finds most COVID-19 patients deal with neurological symptoms
A recent study found most people hospitalized with COVID-19 may have lasting neurological issues. KCTV talked to Dr. Karin Olds and one local woman who has been dealing with the effects of the virus for months.
Dec. 8, 2020
KSHB: Neurologist explains impact of COVID-19 on the brain
A recent study found up to 82% of people hospitalized with COVID-19 experience neurological symptoms. KSHB Midday talked to Dr. Karin Olds about the virus' impact on the brain.
Dec. 7, 2020
Sunday Night Football: Saint Luke's Babies dress up to celebrate the Chiefs
Saint Luke's babies appear on Sunday Night Football as the Chiefs took on the Broncos dressed up in their Chiefs gear.
Dec. 4, 2020
KCUR: Saint Luke's raises minimum hourly wage to $15
KCUR talked to Saint Luke's Chief Human Resources Officer Doris Rogers about the health system's minimum wage increase in a move to show appreciation for employees.
Dec. 3, 2020
FOX4: As local hospitals become overwhelmed, news of upcoming vaccine gives ICU nurses hope
The U.S. is expected to grant emergency approval of a COVID-19 vaccine soon. FOX4 talked to a Saint Luke's ICU nurse about her reaction to the news.
Dec. 2, 2020
Health News You Can Use: Alzheimer's Disease Prevention and New Research
Dr. James O'Keefe talks about exciting new research and simple things you can do now that could help prevent the onset of the disease.
Dec. 1, 2020
KMBC: Hospitals fear COVID-19 spike after Thanksgiving gatherings
Doctors are expecting a surge of new cases following Thanksgiving. KMBC spoke to Dr. Marc Larsen about what people should do if they attended or hosted gatherings over the holiday.
Dec. 1, 2020
KSHB: Cardiologist explains impact of COVID-19 on the heart
Doctors are learning more about how COVID-19 may affect the heart. KSHB talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about the impact the virus has had on some local patients.