Saint Luke's Newsroom

Sep. 8, 2020
Chillicothe News: Revised visitor guidelines at Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital
With the continued spread of COVID-19, Hedrick Medical Center and Wright Memorial Hospital have revised visitor policies in accordance with policies in place with Saint Luke's Kansas City area hospitals.
Sep. 4, 2020
KCTV: Flu shots are more important than ever in upcoming flu season amidst pandemic
Infectious disease physician talked to KCTV about the upcoming flu season and why it is so important that the community take every precaution as possible this year.
Sep. 4, 2020
KMBC: Mental health experts offer ways to deal with back-to-school stress
Going back to school can make children nervous enough during a regular year, but going back to class in a pandemic can cause some understandable anxiety. 
Sep. 4, 2020
Reuters: Fact check: 94% of individuals with additional causes of death still had COVID-19
After a false claim was shared thousands of times on Facebook, the Reuters Fact Check team spoke to Dr. Marc Larsen and other health experts to set the record straight.
Sep. 2, 2020
Rural Monitor: The Alcoholic Beverage: An Elixir, and Yet a Poison?
Alcoholic beverages have been linked to cancer and other health issues, yet alcohol has also been found to have health benefits. The Rural Monitor talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about these mixed messages.
Sep. 1, 2020
Longevity: Promote longevity with these tips

There is plenty of evidence to show that exercising regularly promotes longevity and a healthier life. But what's the best way to do it?

Sep. 1, 2020
Diagnostic Imaging: FDA urged to nix black box label for ultrasound contrast agents
A multi-institutional group is asking the FDA to remove the black box warning from ultrasound contrast agents, citing significant clinical evidence of safety.
Aug. 25, 2020
KSHB: Safety advocates concerned with how children are dying in hot cars this year
Many parents are working from home and juggling other responsibilities, and with children not being in daycare, supervision can be more difficult than ever.
Aug. 25, 2020
Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City receives Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
American Heart Association Award recognizes Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City commitment to quality heart failure care