Saint Luke's Health System
Recent News About Saint Luke's Health System
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Saint Luke's names Sydney McBride as new president at Bishop Spencer Place
Saint Luke’s has appointed Sydney McBride as the new president of Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Hedrick Medical Center receives top CMS five-star rating among Missouri hospitals
Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, Missouri, has received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), making it the only critical access hospital in Missouri to earn this distinction.
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Saint Luke's experts share car safety tips for summer
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, over one thousand children have died from heatstroke when left or trapped in a hot car during the past 25 years.
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BJC Health System receives over one hundred clinical excellence honors from U.S News
BJC Health System has been recognized with 109 distinctions for clinical excellence by U.S. News & World Report, according to an announcement from the organization.
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BJC Health System appoints Scott Hawig as new chief financial officer
BJC Health System has announced the appointment of Scott Hawig as the new executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective September 15, 2025.
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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry in KC Reporter publication area during 2024?
Of the 93 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across KC Reporter publication area 91 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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BJC Health System announces CEO Rich Liekweg's retirement effective October
BJC Health System has announced the retirement of CEO Rich Liekweg, effective October 1, 2025.
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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Educational Services industry in KC Reporter publication area during 2024?
In 2024, 96.3% of H-1B petitions filed by Educational Services employers across KC Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Saint Luke's expert discusses perimenopause symptoms and treatments
Perimenopause is the transition between reproductive age and menopause, which can last several years and affect physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers in KC Reporter publication area were approved during 2024?
In 2024, 97.9% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in the KC Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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93 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry across KC Reporter publication area in 2024
Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in the KC Reporter publication area submitted 93 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Study highlights success of national heart failure initiative
A study published in Circulation: Heart Failure reveals that a nationwide heart failure initiative by the American Heart Association has significantly improved care for patients.
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Educational Services industry employers submit 54 H-1B petitions across KC Reporter publication area in 2024
In 2024, 54 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located within the KC Reporter publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Insights from experts on the organ transplant process
According to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, over 100,000 individuals in the United States are waiting for life-saving transplants.
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H-1B Insights: Employers in KC Reporter publication area file 802 petitions throughout 2024
Employers based in the KC Reporter publication area submitted 802 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Colorectal cancer cases rise among younger adults, warns surgeon
While colorectal cancer rates among older adults have decreased in the United States over the past few decades, there has been a worrying trend among younger individuals.
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Study finds nearly 1 million Americans have multiple sclerosis
According to a study conducted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, approximately 1 million individuals in the United States are affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Advancements in obesity treatment change medical understanding
More than two in five adults in the United States are affected by obesity, a condition historically linked to heart disease and other health complications such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
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Roasted red pepper chickpea curry recipe shared by FAME program
Grace Webb, a Nutritional Coordinator with Saint Luke's Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) program, has shared a recipe for roasted red pepper chickpea curry.
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GLP-1 medications show promise against addiction-related behaviors
GLP-1 receptor agonists, specifically tirzepatide and semaglutide, have been linked to potential benefits in reducing addictive behaviors.