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KMBC: Kansas City front-line workers say they're feeling strain of COVID-19 surge
KMBC talked to Dr. Carole Freiberger about what front-line workers are seeing and why a significant spike in COVID cases could have been prevented.
Lucky Breaks
Caring for the patient at Saint Luke’s Hospital extended to saving the life of a spouse during a Louisiana couple’s fateful trip to Kansas City
STAT: With Apple's backing, can an app help heart attack patients navigate recovery?
STAT talked to Dr. John Spertus about what research is needed to help move the app forward.
Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute Seeks Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Fellowship Applicants
T32 grant funding trains next generation of leaders in clinical and outcomes research
KMBC: KC cardiologists answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines, heart concerns
KMBC talked to Dr. Michael Nassif about how heart issues from the COVID vaccine are extremely rare and why you're more likely to have heart problems with a COVID infection.
Fox News: Church member receives kidney from his pastor: A ‘blessing from God’
Fox News talked to Jeremy and Jack about their story of friendship and faith.
Kansas City Business Journal: 2021 CFO of the Year honoree: Chuck Robb
Chuck Robb was named as a 2021 CFO of the Year honoree. Read his Q&A with the Kansas City Business Journal.
Kansas City Beacon: KC health officials work to increase COVID vaccination rates as delta variant spreads
The Kansas City Beacon talked to Dr. Andrew Schlachter about the vaccine and what he's seeing in the Intensive Care Unit.
Health News You Can Use: Heart disease & diabetes deaths climb amid pandemic and Saint Luke's Cardiometabolic approach
Over the pandemic, heart disease and diabetes deaths increased significantly. Recent data from the CDC shows these death rates saw the biggest jumps in at least two decades.