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While chemotherapy, radiation, and surgeries are common for most cancer treatments, immunotherapy is continuing to allow some patients to forgo these often harsh and invasive methods altogether.

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City’s ELGAN (Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborn) program offers families options for treatment of the earliest preemies, less than 24 weeks.

Retired middle school teacher Teresa Janvrin faced her biggest challenge yet when a nonmalignant spinal cord tumor left her unable to walk in 2023.

"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."

A trauma surgeon at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City spoke with KSHB about the trauma team that mobilizes once an ambulance arrives, what has changed over the years in treating trauma victims, and why 'Stop the Bleed' is so important.

Some of the strongest bonds are forged during times of crisis. Layne Strookman, a 35-year-old nurse practitioner and mother of three, found this to be true when she suffered two heart attacks caused by spontaneous coronary artery dissection, also known as SCAD.

KSHB talked to one local woman diagnosed with a rare condition and Dr. Matthew Wilkinson on the fascinating surgery performed to treat it.

Rafael and his mom, Cecilia, came back to the NICU to show thanks for what the doctors and nurses did to help save his life after being born at just 22 weeks old.

Health care leaders and first responders gathered at Saint Luke's South Hospital to discuss ongoing efforts in the fight against fentanyl with U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids.

Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute's newest staff member is making an immediate impact on patient care this year. Henli is a two-year old facility dog, highly trained to work in clinical settings alongside licensed therapists.