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Sara McClure had been overweight for the majority of her life. “I was bullied a lot for the fact that I was a plus-size girl. I struggled with depression most of my life because of my obesity. Nothing changed as I became an adult — I was always the big girl.”

Seven months after a successful weight-loss surgery, Travis is down over 130 lbs and witnessing a complete life transformation beyond his expectations.

BBC News talked to Dr. Mikhail Kosiborod about new findings on the cardiovascular effects of semaglutide.

Becker's Hospital Review talked to Melinda L. Estes, MD, President and CEO of Saint Luke's Health System, and Richard Liekweg, President and CEO of BJC HealthCare, about the decision to join forces now.

As health systems across the country enter 2026, digital leaders are planning ahead for expected digital innovation trends and the continued evolution of AI.

Saint Luke's Health System was among 69 hospitals and health systems named America's greatest workplaces by Newsweek and the data firm Plant-A Insights Group.

BJC HealthCare, based in St. Louis, and Saint Luke's Health System, based in Kansas City, Missouri, have signed a non-binding letter of intent to form an integrated academic health system.

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Nestled in the heart of Kansas City near the Country Club Plaza, Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place is a distinguished retirement community with easy access to culture, cuisine, and adventure in every direction.

At Saint Luke’s, we celebrate all. All people. Our teams, our patients, our neighbors across the metro, and beyond. From the heart of the historic Country Club Plaza to the nearby rural communities of Chillicothe, Missouri, and Iola, Kansas, the Saint Luke’s family looks like the communities we serve.