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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.
Aug. 6, 2020
KMBC: Saint Luke's North Hospital celebrates 'Baby Shark Week'
Maternity nurses and doctors are celebrating Baby Shark Week at Saint Luke's North Hospital. Watch KMBC's story on all the fun.
Aug. 6, 2020
FOX4: Saint Luke's North Hospital celebrates 'Baby Shark Week' with adorable costumes
Baby sharks are swimming into the maternity ward at Saint Luke's North Hospital. Watch FOX4's story on the adorable costumes ahead of Shark Week 2020.
Aug. 6, 2020
KCTV: Impact of Missouri vote to approve Medicaid expansion
Missouri voters chose to become the 38th state in the country to expand Medicaid. KCTV talked to Saint Luke's VP of Government & Community Relations about how the vote will impact the community.
Aug. 5, 2020
FOX4: Saint Luke's surgeon first to perform cutting edge Robotic Whipple surgery in KC
Saint Luke's is among the first in Missouri to perform the innovative robotic surgery. FOX4 talked to Dr. Lee Cummings about how the Robotic Whipple is a game-changer in treating pancreatic cancer.
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Aug. 4, 2020
Exercising During Your Bariatric Journey
Exercising is one of the most important parts of the surgical weight loss process. As a patient at Saint Luke’s Center for Surgical Weight Loss, you will work with an exercise physiologist before and after surgery to help you incorporate exercise into your life for the long term and build a healthier you.
Jul. 30, 2020
USA Today: An ER visit could save your health or life. Don't avoid hospitals during COVID pandemic
A growing number of people are not seeking needed emergency care amid the pandemic. Read the USA Today opinion piece written by Saint Luke's President and CEO Dr. Melinda Estes about what hospitals are doing to keep patients safe.
Jul. 29, 2020
Kansas City Star: Here are the best hospitals in the area, according to national ranking
Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City was ranked as one of the top two hospitals in Kansas City in the 2020-21 U.S. News & World Report rankings of hospitals nationwide.