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Saint Luke's cardiologist, Dr. Thompson, watches as Italy's Museo Egizio Collections Director gets Queen Nefertari's remains ready for the CT scan.
Oct. 22, 2019

KMBZ: The bones of ancient Egyptian Queen Nefertari scanned at a Kansas City hospital

She was known as The One for Whom the Sun Shines. Queen Nefertari is one of the most celebrated female rulers in Ancient Egypt, and her remains are now in Kansas City.
FOX4 News: Dr. Randall Thompson, Nuclear Cardiologist at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute - Live
Oct. 22, 2019

FOX4: On mission to discover more on ancient Egyptian history, Saint Luke's doctor performs scan of a queen

One of the most studied time periods in human history is that of ancient Egypt, and the remains of a queen from that time period are in Kansas City.
Research, new medications for breast cancer. 41 Action news
Oct. 21, 2019

KSHB: New developments in metastatic breast cancer treatment, research

New research shows exciting advancements in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. Dr. Timothy Pluard talked to KSHB about the latest developments for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Saint Luke's 'Boo Ball' Lee's Summit. KMBC 9 abc
Oct. 21, 2019

KMBC: Tenth Annual Boo Ball benefits Saint Luke's East Hospital

The 10th Annual Boo Ball raised more than $175,000 to support renovations to the Emergency Department at Saint Luke's East Hospital.
Golf 'Fore' the cure. Staley Farm Golf Club. Kansas City, MO. KCTV5 News
Oct. 21, 2019

KCTV: "Fore the Cure" golf tournament raises money for Saint Luke's Foundation and mammograms

The Women's Golf Association hosted a special tournament to raise awareness for breast cancer and money for early detection efforts. KCTV talked to the organizers about the reason behind the annual tournament.
Clear complete coverage. Special camp helps children work through grief. 41 Action News.
Oct. 21, 2019

KSHB: WILLPower: Healing in Motion Camp helps children work through grief

Nearly 100 children grieving the death of a loved one had fun attending the first WILLPower: Healing in Motion Camp. KSHB talked to Will Shields about why he hosted the camp along with Saint Luke's Home Care & Hospice.
Covering Kansas City, MO. Journey of a lifetime for transplant patient. KMBC 9 abc
Oct. 17, 2019

KMBC: Saint Luke's heart transplant recipient completes 50-mile Grand Canyon hike

Just over two years after receiving a life-saving heart transplant, Nate Miller achieved an enormous feat by hiking a 50-mile treck through the Grand Canyon in hopes of inspiring other transplant patients. KMBC has the full story.
Only on 41 Action News: clinical trial fro artery disease. St. Luke's Hospital taking part. 41 Action News.
Oct. 16, 2019

KSHB: Game-changing new procedure uses sound waves to break up blockages in arteries

A new procedure is giving patients a less invasive treatment option for artery disease. KSHB talked to Dr. Anthony Hart about how it works.
Image of foods that give omega-3's such as fish, avacado, nuts, eggs, oil, and seeds on a cutting board on a black chalkboard background
Oct. 15, 2019

Randomized Trials Show Fish Oil Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Illness

Omega-3 fatty acids, commonly known as fish oil, have been proven to significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease according to a new scientific paper co-authored by cardiologist Dr. James O’Keefe from the Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute and published in the Journal of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.