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Feb. 7, 2020

Media Coverage: Saint Luke's Pathway to Purpose volunteers deliver red scarves to patients with heart disease

The first Friday of February is Wear Red for Women Day. It's a day aimed to raise awareness for heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for women.
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Feb. 7, 2020

Media Coverage: National Wear Red Day raises awareness for the number one killer of women - heart disease

The first Friday of February is National Wear Red for Women Day. It's a day aimed to raise awareness for heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for women.
Robin and Ellie Schneider, 2, of Kansas City. Photo courtesy of White House website.
Feb. 5, 2020

Missourinet: President Trump recognizes Missouri child and mother during State of the Union Address

Ellie Schneider, a now healthy 2-year-old, is one of the youngest babies to survive in the U.S. after her neonatal care at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.
Dan Boos playing the drum
Feb. 5, 2020

FOX4: With 3% chance to live, KC man gives 'once in a lifetime' Super Bowl game a whole new meaning

Less than a year-and-a-half after suffering a life-threatening heart attack before a Chiefs game, superfan Dan Boos got to see his team win the Super Bowl. 
Feb. 4, 2020

Amelia Saddles Up for the Cup

Amelia Krueger is a determined seven-year-old girl who receives physical, speech and occupational therapy services at The Children's SPOT on a weekly basis.
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."