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Apr. 12, 2019
FOX4: Meet the 'Baby Whisperer,' A Saint Luke's Volunteer Who Cares for the Tiniest, Most Vulnerable Patients
One special volunteer at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City is entrusted with caring for some of the most vulnerable patients. FOX4 talked to Bob McElwain about his important job.
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Apr. 12, 2019
KSHB: 'Dogs on Call' Volunteer Time to Comfort Hospice Patients and Families
Saint Luke's Hospice House has a very special team of four-legged volunteers that come by every week. KSHB talked to one volunteer about the Dogs on Call program and its impact on patients and families.
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Apr. 10, 2019
KCTV: Teens' Mental Health Affected by Social Media
Countless studies link social media use to levels of depression and anxiety in teens. Amanda Davis, LPC, shared some tips for parents on how to encourage healthy social media use on Better Kansas City.
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Apr. 9, 2019
KSHB: Can Working the Night Shift Increase Chances of a Miscarriage?
A new study suggests pregnant women who work two or night shifts in a week may have a higher risk of a miscarriage. However, Saint Luke's Dr. Rebecca Lobell talked to KSHB about why the study may be flawed.
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Mar. 28, 2019
FOX4: FAME: Nourishing teas for individuals with cancer
Lucas Schubert, Nutritional Coordinator with Saint Luke's Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program, shares two nourishing tea recipes for individuals with cancer with the FOX4 morning show.
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Mar. 27, 2019
FOX4: What You Should Know About Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Over-the-counter hearing aids are now approved by law. FOX4 talked to Dr. Kristen Lewis about what people need to know before buying one.
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Mar. 26, 2019
From Miss Missouri to Miss Stone, Erica Educates Others on Epilepsy
Erica Stone started having seizures when she was just 3 years old. Through her roles as Miss Missouri and teacher, she developed a passion for educating children and adults on epilepsy to help lessen the stigma.
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Mar. 26, 2019
KMBC: Clinical Trial at Saint Luke's Cancer Institute Shows Promising Results for New Breast Cancer Drug
A recent clinical trial has shown promising results for a new treatment option for HER2 breast cancer. KMBC talked to Dr. Tim Pluard about the local results.