Saint Luke's Newsroom

Oct. 1, 2020
Saint Luke’s Announces Plan to Consolidate Community Hospital Services in Kansas
Saint Luke’s Health System announced today it will close two Saint Luke’s Community Hospital locations.
Oct. 1, 2020
Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center expands Foster Care Services to Help More Kansas City Children
The state of Missouri extended Crittenton’s contract based on exceptional performance over the past five years. In the months ahead, Crittenton will increase the number of foster children it serves from 225 currently to 435.
Sep. 30, 2020
KCTV: Saint Luke's Hosts Flu Shot Marathon as Flu Season Approaches
This year it is more important than ever to get an influenza vaccine. Hear what Saint Luke's is doing to help make it easier for patients to get their flu shot.
Sep. 29, 2020
KSHB: Saint Luke's Innovates Heart and Brain Procedures Using 3-D Technology
Saint Luke's Innovating Heart and Brain Surgery with 3D printing
Sep. 29, 2020
KMBC: As pandemic continues, more people seeking mental health help
With so many added stresses from COVID-19, job pressures, family and financial challenges and kids at home 24/7, many people are grieving and some don't realize it.
Sep. 29, 2020
Daily Mail TV: Twist on the Mediterranean diet may be best for health
A review of research in the Journal of the American College of Cardiologists suggests a Pesco-Mediterranean diet may be best for your health. Dr. James O'Keefe explains why.
Sep. 29, 2020
KMBC: Crittenton Children's Center Raises Awareness for Suicide Prevention with "See the Light, Be the Light" Event
To help raise awareness for Suicide Prevention Month, Crittenton held a special event to help unite the light in all of us.
Sep. 29, 2020
Modern Healthcare: Four tips to tackle COVID-19 misinformation
Hospitals play an important role in addressing a flood of COVID-19 misinformation. Modern Healthcare talked to Saint Luke's President & CEO Dr. Melinda Estes about the best ways to do so.
Sep. 29, 2020
UnitedHealthcare Introduces New Health Plan Offering Lower Premiums and a High-Performing Network in Kansas City Featuring Saint Luke’s Health System and Children’s Mercy
New plan could save local employers up to 15% on health care costs. Kansas City-area residents can save money on premiums and access care from Saint Luke’s Health System and Children’s Mercy