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KSHB 41 Action News. Photo of Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.
May. 6, 2020
KSHB: Saint Luke's Health System rolls out universal COVID-19 testing
Saint Luke's Health System is rolling out universal testing Thursday for all patients admitted across all of its hospitals. KSHB talked to Dr. Marc Larsen and Kirk Showalter about what this means for hospitals and front line workers.
National Nurses Week: Former Sooner student-athletes serving on the front lines. OU
May. 6, 2020
Sooner Sports: National Nurses Week: Former OU student-athletes serving on the front lines
In honor of National Nurses Week, Sooner Sports talked to former OU gymnast Russ Czeschin, who is now a Saint Luke's family nurse practitioner working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stock photo illustration of ambulance
May. 6, 2020
Kansas City Star: 'Heart attacks at home'? Amid COVID-19, people avoid the ER, and doctors are worried
The coronavirus pandemic is causing another health emergency—people are not seeking treatment for heart attacks, strokes, and other serious illnesses. The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. Michael Main about why seeking care quickly is crucial.
KCTV5 News: Coronavirus Crisis: Making tough health choices - continuing coverage
May. 6, 2020
KCTV: People make tough choices about their health during coronavirus pandemic
An important, ongoing question, many may have is if they should keep routine doctors’ appointments or health screenings while we are still in the thick of a pandemic. Dr. Pluard talks to KCTV about the balancing act.
FOX 4 News. Tracking coronavirus. Dr. Amelia Fitzpatrick. St. Luke's Hospital
May. 5, 2020
FOX4: Ventilators for COVID-19 come with scary stats, but one KC doctor says there's more to the story
Researchers discovered a high mortality rate in COVID-19 patients on ventilators in New York. FOX4 talked to Dr. Amelia Fitzpatrick about how doctors are seeing much higher success rates locally and why.
Anita, sitting in a wheel chair, puts flowers in a vase held by a member of her care team
May. 1, 2020
Kansas City Star: Woman beats COVID-19 while rehabilitating from fall, then celebrates 84th birthday
Anita Striegel never felt sick from the coronavirus. She spent her 84th birthday battling the virus while at Saint Luke's Bishop Spencer Place and is humbled to have survived.
Coronavirus. Dr. Sarah Boyd. St. Luke's Infectious Disease. 41 Action News.
May. 1, 2020
KSHB: KC doctors cautiously optimistic about possible COVID-19 drug treatment
A new drug that could be the first step toward a potential COVID-19 treatment, called remdesivir, is showing promising results in clinical trials. KSHB talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about what this means.
Pat Carey with his wife and daughter in front of Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute entrance
Apr. 30, 2020
After 68 Days in the Hospital, Local Man Wins “Super Bowl of Life”
Pat Carey had the ultimate comeback at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute after nearly dying from sudden cardiac arrest.
21 KNPN St. Joseph. Courtesy Saint Luke's. Photo of drive-thru screening sign.
Apr. 30, 2020
St. Joseph News-Press: Quick testing helps first responders in Trenton and Chillicothe
Saint Luke's is providing drive-thru testing for first responders in Grundy and Livingston counties. St. Joseph News-Press talked to Steve Schieber about the process.