Saint Luke's Newsroom

Oct. 23, 2024

Wright Physician Encourages Screening During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October

According to the National Cancer Institute, about 40% of women have dense breast tissue, which makes it more difficult to find breast cancer early.
Oct. 23, 2024

Hedrick Physician Encourages Screening During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October

According to the National Cancer Institute, about 40% of women have dense breast tissue, which makes it more difficult to find breast cancer early.
Oct. 21, 2024

TCTMD: Slight Uptick in Mortality with TAVI in Recent Years: TVT Registry

Following years of steady improvements in outcomes, more recent observational data suggest that mortality among TAVI patients may be increasing.
Oct. 21, 2024

Breast Cancer Survivor Hopes to Improve the Science That Saved Her Life

After discovering she had an uncommon somatic gene mutation, Laurie Hamilton became determined to help those after her by participating in clinical trials and investing in scientific research for advanced breast cancer.
Oct. 18, 2024

Anderson County EMS Crews Return Home After Hurricane Deployment

After a vital 20-day deployment in regions impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton, Anderson County Hospital welcomed home its EMS crews this week.
Oct. 18, 2024

Health News You Can Use: Breast Density and Early Detection of Breast Cancer

Dr. Ruby Meierotto joins us to talk about breast density, breast cancer screening, and early breast cancer detection.
Oct. 16, 2024

Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute Receives Award for Demonstrated Excellence in Heart Valve Repair

Recognition as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center from the Mitral Foundation shows commitment to best practices, high-quality care for degenerative mitral valve surgery.
Oct. 15, 2024

The Evolution of the NICU: Past vs. Present

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has undergone significant changes over the years, transitioning from a clinical and isolated setting to a m

Oct. 15, 2024

Healio: Wegovy Improves Exercise Function in Obesity-Related Heart Failure with Concomitant Weight Loss

A secondary analysis of the pooled STEP-HFpEF and STEP-HFpEF DM trials showed the greatest improvements in those with the most weight loss at 52 weeks.