Saint Luke's Newsroom

Lanny Wilson and his wife, Jane
May. 7, 2020

82-year-old with COVID-19 Overcomes the Odds, Inspires Others with Story of Survival

Lanny Wilson's story has inspired thousands after recovering from COVID-19 at Saint Luke's, despite the odds.
May. 7, 2020

Wright Memorial Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions shares practical tools to improve mental health

As part of Mental Health Month, Wright Memorial Hospital's Senior Life Solutions shares what individuals can do to prioritize mental health and support those who are struggling.
KSHB 41 Action News. Photo of Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.
May. 6, 2020

KSHB: Saint Luke's Health System rolls out universal COVID-19 testing

Saint Luke's Health System is rolling out universal testing Thursday for all patients admitted across all of its hospitals. KSHB talked to Dr. Marc Larsen and Kirk Showalter about what this means for hospitals and front line workers.
National Nurses Week: Former Sooner student-athletes serving on the front lines. OU
May. 6, 2020

Sooner Sports: National Nurses Week: Former OU student-athletes serving on the front lines

In honor of National Nurses Week, Sooner Sports talked to former OU gymnast Russ Czeschin, who is now a Saint Luke's family nurse practitioner working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stock photo illustration of ambulance
May. 6, 2020

Kansas City Star: 'Heart attacks at home'? Amid COVID-19, people avoid the ER, and doctors are worried

The coronavirus pandemic is causing another health emergency—people are not seeking treatment for heart attacks, strokes, and other serious illnesses. The Kansas City Star talked to Dr. Michael Main about why seeking care quickly is crucial.
KCTV5 News: Coronavirus Crisis: Making tough health choices - continuing coverage
May. 6, 2020

KCTV: People make tough choices about their health during coronavirus pandemic

An important, ongoing question, many may have is if they should keep routine doctors’ appointments or health screenings while we are still in the thick of a pandemic. Dr. Pluard talks to KCTV about the balancing act.
FOX 4 News. Tracking coronavirus. Dr. Amelia Fitzpatrick. St. Luke's Hospital
May. 5, 2020

FOX4: Ventilators for COVID-19 come with scary stats, but one KC doctor says there's more to the story

Researchers discovered a high mortality rate in COVID-19 patients on ventilators in New York. FOX4 talked to Dr. Amelia Fitzpatrick about how doctors are seeing much higher success rates locally and why.
Anita, sitting in a wheel chair, puts flowers in a vase held by a member of her care team
May. 1, 2020

Kansas City Star: Woman beats COVID-19 while rehabilitating from fall, then celebrates 84th birthday

Anita Striegel never felt sick from the coronavirus. She spent her 84th birthday battling the virus while at Saint Luke's Bishop Spencer Place and is humbled to have survived.
Coronavirus. Dr. Sarah Boyd. St. Luke's Infectious Disease. 41 Action News.
May. 1, 2020

KSHB: KC doctors cautiously optimistic about possible COVID-19 drug treatment

A new drug that could be the first step toward a potential COVID-19 treatment, called remdesivir, is showing promising results in clinical trials. KSHB talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about what this means.