Saint Luke's Newsroom

Feb. 24, 2025

KSHB: Heart Disease Survivor Celebrates Successful Heart Transplant After Rare Diagnosis

Ronnie Metsker was healthy enough to keep up with his active grandchildren, but within the span of six months, he was confined to a hospital bed.

Feb. 24, 2025

GLP-1 Medications Associated with Improving Addictive Behaviors

Dr. James O’Keefe, a co-investigator of this study, explains why GLP-1 medications may be uniquely effective in addressing addictive behaviors like recreational drug use, alcohol consumption, and food cravings.
Feb. 21, 2025

Chillicothe Man Celebrates Birthday, Holidays After Life-Threatening Wasp Sting

Todd Shannon expresses thanks to Saint Luke's providers for their life-saving interventions which ultimately saved his life.
Feb. 21, 2025

Health News You Can Use: New Advances for Atrial Fibrillation

This week we're talking with Dr. Sanjaya Gupta, cardiologist at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, about the latest treatment options for this underdiagnosed heart condition.
Feb. 21, 2025

FOX4: KC metro hospitals report increased frostbite cases amid frigid temperatures

Winter’s sting is in full effect, with evening temperatures in our metro dropping near zero again Thursday night. Here's how you can protect yourself from cold weather injuries.
Feb. 20, 2025

TODAY: Former NFL Player Recalls Signs of Rare Heart Condition More Common in Black Men

Art Still has ATTR amyloidosis, an inherited heart condition that dramatically impacts Black men and the former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end wants to raise awareness.
Feb. 19, 2025

KMBC: Saint Luke's Crafts Fun Heart-Healthy Memes to Celebrate Valentine's Day

Whether you are in a relationship or single this Valentine’s Day, Saint Luke’s cares most about one thing—the health of your heart.
Feb. 18, 2025

Health Central: Should You Take Ozempic if You Have MS?

Growing research shows why popular GLP-1 weight loss medications might be beneficial for people with multiple sclerosis, but the jury’s still out.
Feb. 17, 2025

KSHB: 'Saint Luke's Saved My Life': Arkansas Man Gets Life-Saving Heart Transplant in Kansas City

"Jill asked, 'If this was your father where would you take him?' And [the doctor] said, 'Saint Luke’s in Kansas City.' And Saint Luke’s saved my life."