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Health News You Can Use: Breast Cancer Detection and Treatment Options
 Dr. Ruby Meierotto talks about breast cancer, early detection, and treatment options at Saint Luke’s. 
Media Coverage: Plaza Art Fair presented by Saint Luke's Health System returning this fall
The 90th annual fair will be held September 24-26 and will follow local and national guidelines. 
KSHB: Celebrating Nurses Week: Saint Luke's Cardiovascular ICU nurse describes work in the pandemic
KSHB talked to Rachel Johnson, a registered nurse at Saint Luke's Hospital who has been caring for some of the sickest COVID-19 patients on the front line of the pandemic.
KSHB: Saint Luke’s doctor relies on personal experience when treating preeclampsia patients
KSHB talked to Dr. Karen Florio about how she uses her personal experience to treat other women with preeclampsia.
Health News You Can Use: Preeclampsia: Serious Health Risk for Pregnant Women
This week we are talking about preeclampsia, a rare but serious health threat for pregnant women.
KSHB: Pres. Biden sets goal of vaccinating 70% of Americans by July 4
KSHB talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about why everyone needs to be on board in order to prevent new variant strains of the virus.
TCTMD: Surgery After Failed Mitral Edge-to-Edge Repair Tends to Be Replacement
TCTMD talked to Dr. Adnan Chhatriwalla about the estimated percentage of patients undergoing TEER who will later require surgery.
Wright Memorial Hospital earns a five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
WMH is the only critical access hospital in Missouri to receive a five-star rating
KSHB: As some hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine, infectious disease physician explains why it is safe
KSHB talked to Dr. Sarah Boyd about how the vaccine is proven to be safe.