Saint Luke's Health System

Emily has been a nurse at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City for 19 years. Looking for a change, she wanted to find a job where she could still provide quality patient care and use the skills she’s learned while learning new ones. She knew other nurses who worked on the Hospital In Your Home team and enjoyed it, so she looked into the opportunity for herself. Hospital In Your Home gives eligible patients the opportunity to recover in the comfort of their own homes, equipping them with the technology to access their care team 24/7. Emily enjoys that the Hospital In Your Home team works around each patient’s schedule and personal preferences. “We do our best to plan visits around each patient’s normal sleep and wake schedule,” Emily said. “We can offer a home health aide to provide assistance with personal care and other patient needs. Hospital In Your Home is what I would want for myself.” Learn more about Hospital In Your Home: https://heyor.ca/PU77iO

Katie, a cardiology nurse practitioner at Saint Luke’s, was recently honored with the 2024 Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Rising Star Award. The Rising Star Award is given to an APP who is newer in their career and demonstrates a high standard of quality in their care for patients and co-workers. Katie is treasurer of the APP Leadership Council, a mentor to new APPs, and a resource to both clinical and non-clinical staff. “Katie is gifted in providing high quality patient care and proactively looks for resources to improve outcomes,” her nominator said. “She is exemplary in ensuring quality patient care, not only at our location, but throughout all of our outreach clinics.” Congratulations, Katie! 🎉 #TeamSaintLukes 💙

Heart disease is the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. Experts at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and the University of Missouri-Kansas City Healthcare Institute for Innovations in Quality are on a mission to help solve this crisis through a new nationwide study. KCTV/KSMO/tv talked to Dr. John Spertus, clinical director of outcomes research at Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute and founder and director of the Healthcare Institute for Innovations in Quality, about the HOPE Study for Mom and Baby. Watch now: https://heyor.ca/tcHPbj

We are pleased to announce this year’s Plaza 10k raised more than $20,000 for Saint Luke’s Home Care & Hospice! With more than 2,100 runners and walkers from 23 states joining in—including nearly 120 Saint Luke’s employees who laced up and hit the course—it was a fantastic morning for a race. 🏃 Saint Luke’s Home Care & Hospice has been dedicated to providing compassionate care to patients and their families during their most challenging times for over 45 years. Thank you to KC Running Company and our event sponsors: Platinum Sponsors —JE Dunn Construction —Saint Luke's Hospital Auxiliary Silver Sponsors —Commerce Bank —Kansas City Life Insurance Company —John A. Marshall Company Bronze Sponsor —Martha Comment

Dale and Peggy considered themselves fortunate. They were married in 1965 and were active members of the Kansas City community for decades. In 2009, a stroke affected Peggy’s walking and balance. A few years later, she fell and required hospitalization, followed by rehabilitation therapy at Saint Luke’s. That’s when Peggy and Dale first met Brad Steinle, MD, a board-certified physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation. "He was very, very good at helping Peggy,” Dale said. “He told us what was going on without beating around the bush.” Peggy made progress in rehab, but after she’d been there for some time, Dr. Steinle recommended that she transfer back home and receive care there. For the next few years, Peggy was able to get around the house pretty well. In January 2022, at age 89, she passed away peacefully. After Peggy passed, Dale remembered the help she had received from Saint Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, and decided he wanted to donate. "It was mainly because of Dr. Steinle,” he said. “I feel like he had a lot to do with giving Peggy more years. It’s a way to say thank you for how they helped Peggy, and also a way to help the Rehabilitation Institute continue these fine services that are available for patients.” Learn how you can make an impact in patients' lives: https://heyor.ca/Dz4owh

Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute and University of Missouri-Kansas City recently announced a four-year nationwide observational study of U.S. pregnant people living with cardiovascular disease. The program, called "Heart Outcomes in Pregnancy Expectations (HOPE) for Mom and Baby," is intended to better understand and combat maternal mortality and morbidity. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of maternal death, and those who survive often face lifelong disabilities. HOPE will study the care and outcomes of 1,000 pregnant individuals with heart disease to better understand patient characteristics, treatment, and organization of health care delivery that most influence these outcomes. KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company talked to Dr. Anna Grodzinsky, cardiologist and co-principal investigator of the study, and two local mothers who participated in the study's pilot phase. Watch now: https://heyor.ca/zI70td

When something isn't right with your heart, nuclear medicine technologists can help find the problem. This team's expertise in using advanced imaging techniques plays a critical role in early detection, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment of heart conditions. By assessing blood flow and heart function with precision, they help guide vital treatment decisions, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Happy Nuclear Medicine Week! #TeamSaintLukes 💙

Saint Luke's recently celebrated the impact, contributions, commitments, and legacies of our Endowed Chairs and Professorships and honored the donors who fund these positions. Saint Luke’s Endowed Chairs are tackling some of the most challenging issues facing our industry and the most critical health concerns facing our families, co-workers, neighbors, and friends. Through their support, our donors are helping advance the future of medicine, stop devastating illnesses, and create lasting change that will improve people’s lives. This year’s reception formally welcomed Sreeni Jonnalagadda, MD, as the Reynolds Family Endowed Professorship in Gastroenterology to this prestigious group. #TeamSaintLukes 💙

Congratulations to Holly, a critical care and anesthesia nurse practitioner at Saint Luke's, for being honored with the 2024 Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Excellence Award. The Excellence Award is given to an APP who has more than five years of experience and demonstrates exceptional care of their patients and co-workers. Holly manages other APPs, co-directs the APP Fellowship Program, and organizes social gatherings and team-building activities. She also educates new APPs by teaching classes at Rockhurst University. “I have never met a manager or even had a co-worker more dedicated to her team or her patients,” her nominator said. “Saint Luke’s should be proud to have Holly on their team. People like her are one in a million.” Thank you, Holly, for all you do! #TeamSaintLukes 💙

We recently had the pleasure of hosting a special luncheon to thank our Saint Luke's South Hospital volunteers. Their dedication and commitment make a world of difference in the lives of our patients and staff, and we are so grateful for their unwavering support of our hospital. #TeamSaintLukes 💙