Saint Luke's Newsroom

Wanda Taylor, Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center, Better Kansas City
Nov. 13, 2019
Better Kansas City: Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center's Adopt-An-Angel program helps hundreds of children celebrate the holidays
Although the holidays can be a very difficult time for many Crittenton youth, the Adopt-An-Angel program provides positive remembrances and gifts for children who otherwise wouldn’t enjoy the holiday season this way.  
Dr. Ali Malik
Nov. 13, 2019
Dr. Ali Malik of Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute a Finalist for Jay D. Coffman Early Investigator Award from the American Heart Association
The award recognizes the research and background of an outstanding PVD student, trainee, or early career investigator and encourages participation in the American Heart Association.
Dale Cooksey wearing his World War II Veteran hat.
Nov. 11, 2019
WWII Veteran Returns to Active Lifestyle After Heart Valve Procedure
When Dale Cooksey's mitral valve wasn't sealing normally, doctors at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute performed the MitraClip procedure to get the 98-year-old back to his active lifestyle quickly.
Nita Jestila smiling with her flamingo collectibles in her home
Nov. 11, 2019
Kansas City Star: KC area woman gets 'breakthrough' drug warding off one of deadliest forms of cancer
New clinical trials are causing a stir of excitement and hope in ovarian cancer circles. The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. Michelle Rowland and Nita Jestila about the treatment that's significantly reducing recurrence in more women.
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Nov. 9, 2019
KSHB: CDC links vitamin E acetate to vaping illness outbreak
The CDC announced investigators have discovered an ingredient that may be the culprit of the vaping illness outbreak. KSHB talked to Dr. Lem about why the ingredient is dangerous when vaped.
Dr. Tony Zink with his family
Nov. 7, 2019
Saint Luke's cardiologist gives back to Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute
Saint Luke’s cardiologist Dr. Tony Zink and his wife, Toni, have supported Saint Luke’s for nearly two decades. See why they helped bring music therapy to Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute.
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) logo
Nov. 6, 2019
Kansas City Researcher Earns National PCORI Engagement Award
Funds will support an easy-step program to encourage at-risk communities to take charge of vascular health, starting with a first public event on Nov. 13
Oct. 31, 2019
FOX4: Doctors urge trick-or-treaters to be prepared for cold temperatures Halloween night
With expected wind-chills in the 20s this Halloween night, doctors are urging trick-or-treaters to take precautions. FOX4 talked to Dr. Ryan Gallagher about what warning signs to look out for.
Cheri Rich sewing drain bags for mastectomy patients
Oct. 31, 2019
Student Volunteer Makes Hundreds of Bags for Saint Luke’s Breast Cancer Patients
Sixteen-year-old Cheri Rich has sewn more than 200 drain bags for Saint Luke's mastectomy patients as a way to give back to other families who are fighting the battle against cancer.