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KMBC9 News: Dr. March Larsen, Saint Luke's Drive-thru tesing
Apr. 14, 2020
KMBC: Saint Luke's expands drive-thru testing to first responders
Saint Luke's is helping all first responders during the pandemic with a partnership with nearly 40 first responders organizations, and counting, on both sides of the state line.
FOX 4 News. Dr. Marc Larsen, ER Physician at St. Luke's Health System
Apr. 14, 2020
FOX4: Saint Luke's providing drive-thru coronavirus testing to first responders
Saint Luke's Health System is working with agencies across the metro to provide drive-thru coronavirus testing for first responders. FOX4 talked to Dr. Marc Larsen about how the testing will help reduce further spread of the virus.
KMBC 9 News. Drive-thru testing for 1st Responders. Saint Luke's. Working with 40 agencies in KS, MO
Apr. 14, 2020
KMBC: Saint Luke's working with 40 local agencies to provide COVID-19 testing for first responders
Saint Luke's is now offering drive-thru testing for first responders with COVID-19 symptoms. KMBC explains the importance of offering accessible testing to paramedics, police officers, and firefighters.
FOX4 News. Local WWII Veteran Max Deweese in front of the Capitol
Apr. 14, 2020
FOX4: Local WWII veteran battling coronavirus, working toward recovery
Ninety-nine-year-old Max DeWeese has fought in battles overseas, but now, he's fighting the coronavirus at Saint Luke's. FOX4 talked to the war hero and his friend about his recovery.
collage of five nurses, two wearing face masks
Apr. 13, 2020
Kansas City Star: 'We are the front line.' KC nurses share fears, joys of caring for COVID-19 patients
Patients across the world are relying on nurses now more than ever amid the coronavirus pandemic for medical care and emotional support. The Kansas City Star talked to local nurses on the front line who are putting their own safety on the line to selflessly care for others.
Ethan Stimac smiles with his 3D printed mask bands for Saint Luke's employees
Apr. 13, 2020
Seven-Year-Old Saint Luke’s Hero Creates KC Themed Mask Band to Help his Mom
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ethan Stimac has produced hundreds of customized mask bands from his kid-friendly 3D printer to donate to health care providers across the country.
Apr. 13, 2020
Kansas City Star: Pregnant in a Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is bringing added stress and anxiety for expectant mothers. The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. Kristen Wootton about what Saint Luke's is doing to keep mothers-to-be and their babies healthy.
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Apr. 13, 2020
America's Healthcare Advocate Radio Show: Saint Luke's Coronavirus Podcast
Join Cary Hall, host of America's Healthcare Advocate as he interviews Dr. Marc Larsen, Saint Luke’s Operations Section Chief for Incident Command and Emergency Medicine Physician, for a behind the scenes look at what our front line professionals and all of their support staff are doing to confront and overcome the COVID-19.
KMBC 9 News: Saint Luke's - You are a hero - We are in this together - Thank you team Saint Luke's
Apr. 12, 2020
KMBC: Honoring health care workers on Easter Sunday during COVID-19
Coronavirus knows no holidays, and neither do the doctors, nurses and other health care workers on the front lines of the battle against COVID-19.