Saint Luke's Newsroom

Feb. 18, 2022

Hedrick Medical Center Auxiliary now accepting applications for 2022 scholarships

The Hedrick Medical Center Auxiliary is pleased to announce the continuation of the scholarship program for area residents. Students already enrolled in or admitted to a degree program in a health care field are eligible for the scholarship.
Feb. 17, 2022

Health News You Can Use: Stress’ Impact on the Heart

Stress levels are higher than pre-pandemic levels. We talk about how your body processes stress, how stress can impact your heart, and what people should be mindful of during stressful times.
Feb. 16, 2022

Health Leaders: Saint Luke's Gives Nurses Their Own Virtual Care Unit

Saint Luke's Health System has opened an inpatient virtual nursing unit that is managed almost entirely by nurses and is fielding calls from health systems across the country interested in the concept.
Feb. 15, 2022

KSHB: Saint Luke's nurse attends Super Bowl LVI after receiving tickets from Tyrann Mathieu

One Saint Luke's nurse made the trip to SoFi Stadium after receiving Super Bowl LVI tickets from Tyrann Mathieu himself.
Feb. 11, 2022

KMBC: Little sweethearts wear sweet heart onesies to Wear Red for Mom

Saint Luke's Maternity teamed up with our own Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center to remind mothers how important it is to take care of their heart health, not just for them but for their babies, too. 
Feb. 10, 2022

FOX4: Doctors seeing rise in cases of ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’ caused by pandemic

During the pandemic, doctors are seeing a rise in “Broken Heart Syndrome.” Health experts say it can be triggered by sudden stressful or emotional situations.
Feb. 10, 2022

Health News You Can Use: Kansas City Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program

This week we talk about the new Kansas City Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program - a collaboration between Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute and The Ward Family Heart Center at Children’s Mercy Kansas City.
Feb. 9, 2022

KMBC: Cardiologist who suffered cardiac arrest talks about what saved his life

Dr. Anezi Uzendu, an interventional cardiologist and researcher with Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute, is dedicated to saving lives after nearly losing his own.
Feb. 9, 2022

KMBC: Saint Luke's, Children's Mercy team up for congenital heart disease program

KMBC talked to one patient about the new Kansas City Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program.