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At 88, he is now a retired lawyer, a co-founder of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra and is no stranger to the halls of Saint Luke’s Hospital. Hear what Gene contributes his longevity and healthy life to.

Staying socially connected is essential for emotional well-being and even physical health. Check out these practical ways older adults can stay connected.

Saint Luke's is proud to deliver nationally recognized stroke care. Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City has consistently earned several prestigious honors for stroke care.

Maggie knew something was terribly wrong when she arrived to pick up her “Nannie” for their weekly coffee outing.

Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute treats more strokes than any other hospital in the region. We’ve structured our team to offer the fastest, most accurate care, because during a stroke every second counts. On average, we restore blood flow to the brain 17 minutes faster than other hospitals, saving more than 32 million brain cells per patient.

For 67-year-old longtime Kansas City resident Todd Zehner, family has always been at the heart of his life. A husband of 45 years and proud grandfather of two energetic kids, Todd was looking forward to a joyous holiday season in December 2024. But on Dec. 17, his world turned upside down when a stroke sent him to the ICU for seven days.

When Karie Labelle first brought her teenage daughter, Gabriella, to Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists, she never expected the visit would eventually lead to a life-changing surgery of her own.

Sixteen-year-old Cheri Rich has sewn more than 200 drain bags for Saint Luke's mastectomy patients as a way to give back to other families who are fighting the battle against cancer.

Largest systematic study of atherosclerosis in ancient human remains suggests innate human predisposition to heart disease.

A study led by Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute researchers found drastic improvements following the American Heart Association’s IMPLEMENT-HF Initiative.