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Jul. 11, 2020
KSHB: Health officials say proper sample collection key for accurate COVID-19 self-tests
Some COVID-19 testing sites across the Kansas City area outside of Saint Luke's Health System are asking people to self-swab. KSHB talked to Ginny Boos, PhD, RN, about the key for accurate test results.
Jul. 10, 2020
KMBC: Doctor says there's no excuse for not wearing a mask
Dr. Andrew Schlachter says there is plenty of science behind wearing masks and has a message for those who don't want to cover their faces.
Jul. 10, 2020
Grateful Couple Establishes Gift in Honor of Cardiologist
At the age of 26, James Stevens was told the unthinkable. He only had weeks to live after clinicians discovered a rare tumor.
Jul. 9, 2020
KSHB: Positive coronavirus cases continue to climb in KC metro
The Kansas City metro saw its second-highest number of COVID-19 cases in a single day Wednesday. KSHB talked to Dr. Marc Larsen about what people can do to stop this trend from continuing.
Jul. 7, 2020
KCTV: Foods to boost your immune system
KCTV came to Saint Luke's Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center's Food As Medicine Everyday Kitchen to talk about foods that can boost your immune system.
Jul. 7, 2020
Learning to Appreciate Life
Peaches Tutera Cunningham and her husband, David, welcomed their son, John David, into the world in 1996. Two short years later, John David was diagnosed with autism.
Jul. 7, 2020
Courier Tribune: FAME: Expert discusses healthy summer snack options
Instilling nutritious eating habits at an early age can create lifelong practices that promote good health. The Courier Tribune talked to Lucas Schubert with Saint Luke's Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program about healthy snack and drink options for summer.
Jul. 4, 2020
KCTV: Fireworks and hand sanitizer could make for dangerous combination on July 4th
Doctors warn there may be added risk for fireworks injuries this year during the pandemic. KCTV talked to Dr. Tom McEwan about why hand sanitizer and fireworks are a dangerous combination.
FOX 4 News. Man cooking steaks over a grill.
Jul. 4, 2020
FOX4: Saint Luke's doctor shares ways to stay COVID-19 safe during Fourth of July celebrations
As Americans gear up to celebrate the Fourth of July, FOX4 talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about things you can do to stay COVID-19 safe over the holiday weekend.