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KMBC 9 News. Latest information--coronavirus impact
Apr. 10, 2020
KMBC: Saint Luke's East nurse manager shares stories of hope, COVID-19 patients going home
The Progressive Care Unit at Saint Luke's East Hospital is sharing moments of joy and hope as COVID-19 patients leave healthy enough to go home. KMBC talked to the unit's nurse manager about what it means to the hard-working staff.
FOX4: Local COVID-19 survivor shares story behind emotional video of hospital release
Apr. 9, 2020
FOX4: Local COVID-19 survivor shares story behind emotional video of hospital release
Paul Nolte’s battle with coronavirus started on March 21 with a fever and what seemed like a cold he couldn’t shake.
Saint Luke's East Hospital, Lee's Summit Missouri - Man in wheelchair going home after COVID-19 treatment
Apr. 9, 2020
KMBC: GOING HOME: Saint Luke's hospitals holding celebrations for recovered COVID-19 patients
Saint Luke's hospitals are sharing celebrations as part of a 'daily dose of good news.'
A respiratory therapist and ICU nurse manger bring out a ventilator.
Apr. 9, 2020
KMBC: More respiratory therapists needed in COVID-19 pandemic
Saint Luke's East respiratory therapist and pulmonology physician talk with KMBC about what it is like on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dustin Cox standing in front of Wright Memorial Hospital
Apr. 8, 2020
Today's Farmer Magazine: Health care in the country
Small town hospitals save lives. Dustin Cox knows this from personal experience. Today's Farmer Magazine talked to Cox, who was quickly diagnosed at Wright Memorial Hospital after suffering a stroke.
41 ACtion News - KSHB: Saint Luke's East coronavirus patient goes home
Apr. 8, 2020
KSHB: Saint Luke's East Coronavirus patient goes home
Saint Luke's East staff celebrates a COVID-19 patient being able to go home after a stay in the hospital.
FOX 4 News. Two women wearing surgical face masks
Apr. 6, 2020
FOX4: Even with cloth face masks, local health expert says good hygiene, social distancing still best defense
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the U.S., there is growing confusion over who should be wearing a face mask. FOX4 talked to Saint Luke's Director of Infection Prevention about what measures best prevent the spread of the virus.
KMBC 9 News: Saint Luke's processing test in-house
Apr. 6, 2020
KMBC: Saint Luke's sets up in-house COVID-19 testing
Saint Luke’s Health System is now able to process COVID-19 tests in-house, allowing for a quicker turnaround on results for Saint Luke’s patients and employees.
Person laying in hospital bed
Apr. 3, 2020
KMBZ: Saint Luke's hospital chaplains take a front line role, providing comfort during pandemic isolation
The Spiritual Wellness team plays a crucial part in Saint Luke's mission for caring for the whole person. KMBZ talked to Rev. Susan Roberts about how Saint Luke's chaplains are taking a front line role amid the COVID-19 outbreak.