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The heart transplant team at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute recently performed its 1,000th transplant, reaching a prestigious milestone less than 25 hospitals in the nation have managed to accomplish.

When Henry Myers needed a heart transplant, he trusted the team at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute. While waiting for a new heart, one goal, in particular, made him persevere.

Chris Williams was a healthy guy. The 36-year-old bodybuilder worked out regularly, played basketball, didn’t smoke, and watched his diet. Yet, in January 2012, Williams could barely drag himself out of bed. And walking a few steps across the room left him gasping for air.

Distinguishing between everyday worry and an anxiety disorder can be difficult since they share some similar symptoms. However, there are key differences to help identify when worry may be more than just a natural response to life’s challenges. Key differences to consider include:

One in three women will die from heart disease. Jenna fought to live.

A licensed professional counselor from Saint Luke’s Crittenton Children’s Center talked with KCTV about how adults can talk to children about this tragic event.

Three days a week, three hours a day, for 12 years—Jamont Clayton spent roughly 5,616 hours of his life attached to a kidney dialysis machine.

Anthony Weatherspoon, who received lifesaving heart and kidney transplants, is grateful for the gift of life this April.

Matt Dickhut jokes he’s never won the Powerball, despite decades of trying his hand. But he did win the lottery. Instead of a big check, his winnings came in the form of a new liver.

Saint Luke's is seeing success with a voucher program in collaboration with Kanbe’s Markets, a nonprofit organization that provides access to fresh, affordable, and healthy foods to help reduce food insecurity.