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Infectious disease physician Sarah Boyd talked to KCUR about measles symptoms, exposure, and vaccinations as cases rise in the Kansas City area.

Missouri remains one of the most dangerous states in our nation to have children.

Your heart health is in your hands. Simple lifestyle choices—like staying active, eating well, and getting regular checkups—can go a long way in protecting your heart.  

Now, on the 14th anniversary of her diagnosis, Kelly, 43, is cancer free and grateful for the care she received at Saint Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit and Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.

In 2022, Kelsie O’Dell, 35, visited Edinburgh, Scotland, with a group of friends. On the medieval grounds of the great Borthwick Castle, Kelsie’s then-boyfriend surprised her by asking for her hand in marriage.

After severe back pain sidelined Ken from his adventure-packed life, he got a new lease on life through radiofrequency ablation treatment at Saint Luke’s Pain Management Clinic.

Ileana Avalos had been through this once before. In 2003, she was 23 and just two years into her career as a scheduling assistant at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City. She was also pregnant with her first child, but a severe case of eclampsia left her with scar tissue on her right kidney and in need of a kidney transplant.

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.

Bob Johnston of Rolla, Missouri, was no stranger to life’s difficult moments. The 72-year-old pastor of 50 years dedicated his life to bringing hope and wisdom to those around him.

Kimber Roberts, a registered nurse I at Hedrick Medical Center, has worked for Hedrick for four years. She is a member of the Hedrick Medical Center Trauma Team.