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Oct. 8, 2019
Anderson County Hospital announces the addition of new service line
Senior Life Solutions, an intensive outpatient group therapy program, is designed to meet the unique needs of adults 65 and older who are struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Group photo of the Cath Lab team at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Oct. 7, 2019
Team Highlight: Cath Lab and EP Lab Nurses at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute
The Saint Luke's Cath Lab and EP Lab teams play key roles in saving and improving the lives of many in cardiac emergencies. Nurses Kim Filla and Holly Steinshouer explain what their teams do every day.
Health Alert: Doctors urge people to get flu shots now - KMBC9 - ABC
Oct. 4, 2019
KMBC: Doctors urge people to get flu shots now for the 2019-2020 flu season
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that this year's flu season could be severe. Doctors say you should get your flu shot now.
New at 10:00. Baby's graduation walk. Covering Lee's Summit, MO. KMBC 9 abc
Oct. 4, 2019
Media Coverage: Baby born early graduates from NICU at Saint Luke's East Hospital
After spending 40 days in the NICU, Saint Luke's East held a special celebration for one baby who was born eight weeks early. KMBC and FOX4 talked to the baby's parents and NICU nurses for the special occasion.
Senior woman smiling, holding child
Oct. 2, 2019
Saint Luke’s News: Trials show medications for ovarian cancer dramatically reduce chance of recurrence in wide range of patients
Two recent trials are giving new hope to more patients with ovarian cancer. Dr. Michelle Rowland talks about the exciting advancement and what women can do to help catch ovarian cancer early.
FOX 4 News - Surgical Smoke
Oct. 1, 2019
FOX4: As hazardous smoke seeps past the radar in operating rooms, Saint Luke's works toward change
Saint Luke's East Hospital has received the Go Clear Gold Award from a national nurse's group for its smoke evacuation initiative. FOX4's Regan Porter talked to the nurses behind the push.
Woman wiping her forehead
Sep. 30, 2019
435 Magazine: What your sweat is trying to tell you
Sweating is a basic body function we need to survive. 435 Magazine talked to father-son pair Dr. Michael Munger and Dr. Kevin Munger to determine fact from fiction when it comes to sweat.
Teen vaping an e-cigarette
Sep. 27, 2019
Saint Luke's News: Doctors strongly discourage vaping as multiple deaths reported in Kansas and Missouri among illness outbreak
Federal health officials are investigating an outbreak of serious lung injuries and deaths related to e-cigarettes and vaping products. Dr. Vincent Lem explains how anyone who vapes is susceptible.
Lucas Schubert making Tunavo Wraps with Mark Alford on the FOX4 morning show
Sep. 26, 2019
FOX4: FAME: Tunavo Wraps
Lucas Schubert, Nutritional Coordinator with Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and the Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program, shares a healthy lunch recipe to help fit in your recommended weekly servings of fish with the FOX4 morning show.