Saint Luke's Newsroom

Cardiovascular Fellows, 2019, gathered together for a group photo on the staircase at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.
Feb. 3, 2020
Saint Luke’s and UMKC Cardiology Fellowship Ranked Top 10 in the U.S.
The University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine’s Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship in partnership with Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute has been named one of the 10 best cardiology training programs in the United States based on national In-Training Examination performance.
Man grabbing his heart next to LIV Super Bowl football
Feb. 1, 2020
Kansas City Star: Doctors warn: With Chiefs in Super Bowl, KC fans are at greater risk of heart attack
Super Bowl LIV is the most important game to Chiefs fans in 50 years. The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. James O'Keefe to see what fans can do to prepare for the big game and take care of their hearts.
Patient in hospital bed behind closed doors
Feb. 1, 2020
Kansas City Star: Kansas officials still waiting for results of possible coronavirus case in Lawrence
The Kansas City Star talked to Saint Luke's and other area hospitals to see what each is doing to prepare for the coronavirus after a potential case in Lawrence.
Saint Luke's Roster graphic that looks like a sports theme
Jan. 31, 2020
Saint Luke's Roster
Leading up to the big game with our boys in red, we wanted to introduce some of our Saint Luke's "starters."
Doctor talking to nurse
Jan. 29, 2020
Physicians Practice: Retail clinics are changing the role of the primary care physician
Physicians Practice talked to Dr. Michael Munger, a Saint Luke's primary care physician, about what doctors can do to meet consumers' needs within traditional practices and how they can close the communication gap with outside retail clinics.
FOX 4 News. Super Bowl bound. Ninety three years, one Chiefs Victory. Kansas City, MO.
Jan. 27, 2020
FOX4: Oldest living Kansas City mayor recalls last time Chiefs went to Super Bowl
Kansas City's oldest living mayor has been waiting 50 years for another Chiefs Super Bowl win. FOX4 talked to Charles Wheeler at Bishop Spencer Place about the last big game and his thoughts on Super Bowl LIV.
Sugar pouring out of soda can
Jan. 22, 2020
Openfit: How do you know if you're "addicted" to sugar?
The average American consumes more sugar each day than guidelines recommend. Dr. James O'Keefe talked to Openfit about what happens to your body when you consume sugar and how to break the habit.
Dr. Bethany Austin and her medicine cabinet
Jan. 21, 2020
Kansas City Magazine: Peek inside 5 Top Doctors' medicine cabinets
Each year, Kansas City Magazine recognizes the metro's Top Doctors. One of Saint Luke's featured physicians, Dr. Bethany Austin, spoke to the magazine about her favorite everyday health and wellness products.
Exterior shot of Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute
Jan. 21, 2020
Kansas City Magazine: Four advancements in healthcare worth talking about
Kansas City Magazine featured Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute as one of the top advancements in local healthcare as it is the first of its kind in the region.