Saint Luke's Newsroom

Aug. 13, 2020
ADHD Medications Lead to Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, According to New Study From Saint Luke’s Cardiologist James O’Keefe, MD
The use of prescription drugs for ADHD has significantly increased in the past few decades. James O'Keefe, MD studies the link between these medications and cardiovascular events.
Aug. 12, 2020
Good Morning America: It's 'Baby Shark Week' at a Missouri hospital, and it couldn't be cuter
There's nothing scary about these sharks -- they're as soft and as cuddly as can be.
Aug. 12, 2020
Kansas City Star: Cafe reaches out to healthcare groups in pandemic to do what it does best: feed people
In the face of the pandemic, one local restaurant is distributing meals to health care workers. The Kansas City Star talked to the Chief Nursing Officer at Saint Luke's East about the impact of the generous donation.
Aug. 12, 2020
TCTMD: ADHD drug overprescribing raises concerns over future CV events
TCTMD talked to Dr. James O'Keefe about the need for clarification on the potential dangers of long-term stimulant use in children and adults.
Aug. 10, 2020
KMBC: With the help of doctors, man is able to walk daughter down the aisle
Just months before his daughter's wedding, Steve was dealing with severe back pain that made it difficult to stand. KMBC talked to Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya about how doctors got him back on his feet to walk his daughter down the aisle.
Aug. 10, 2020
KSHB: 'Baby Shark Week' at Saint Luke's North Hospital
Baby sharks have come just in time for Shark Week 2020. Watch KSHB's story on how Saint Luke's North Hospital is celebrating the fun week.
Aug. 10, 2020
Kansas City Patients Overwhelmingly Prefer Saint Luke’s for Patient Satisfaction
Saint Luke’s hospitals rank as three of the top four hospitals for patient satisfaction, according to CMS
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Aug. 7, 2020
KCUR: Before Any Get-Togethers, Kansas City's Pandemic 'Pods' Should Set Coronavirus Ground Rules
There are no risk-free activities these days and developing a set of practices before heading out to spend time with friends can minimize the danger, experts say.
Aug. 7, 2020
Iola Register: What do masks do?
Students will be heading back to school soon, with mask mandates in place. The Iola Register talked to Dr. Brian Neely at Allen County Regional Hospital about how masks slow the spread of COVID-19.