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There can be misconceptions around clinical trials, but for many patients, participation in a clinical trial improves outcomes and quality of life. The Saint Luke’s Hospital Koontz Center for Advanced Breast Cancer aims to have a top-of-the-line trial option for every metastatic breast cancer patient! Learn more: https://www.saintlukeskc.org/koontz-clinical-trials #MythMonday

Since the Bishop Spencer Place residents couldn't go trick-or-treating this year, we brought the treats to them. We love Halloween, but we especially love to see the smiling faces of our residents. #CelebrateTheKind

Thanks to everyone who joined our virtual 'Heart Failure Community Event' this weekend. Saint Luke's Cardiologist Michael Nassif, MD did a great job covering a vast variety of topics and information. To learn more about heart failure or schedule a consultation, visit https://bit.ly/3ezFMZK.

Epilepsy is a condition that affects the central nervous system and causes seizures when the brain's overactive electrical signals misfire. It affects more than 3.4 million Americans. Our state of the art Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is nationally recognized for expert medical and surgical management of epilepsy. Learn more about the different types of seizures and how they are treated: https://bit.ly/3kiEPqR #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth

With your assistance, our #AdoptAnAngel program will provide a joyous holiday season to more than 500 local children in Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City's Crittenton Children's Center residential, foster care, and home-based programs. See one of many ways you can help brighten the holidays for local kids at saintlukeskc.org/angel.

We are proud to announce that Saint Luke's Clinical Pharmacist Charles "Chip" Hayes has received the 2020 Residency Excellence Award from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Dr. Hayes has a legacy of sustained contributions with many more years ahead. Beyond being a master teacher, Chip is a recognized clinical leader who is a role model for his peers and residents. Chip has raised the pharmacy profession's visibility with the cardiology staff by demonstrating his clinical expertise and collaborating on impactful research. He will be honored at the ASHP national meeting in December. Congratulations, Dr. Hayes!

With millions of American people living with diabetes and millions more at risk for it, it's important you have the resources you need to understand the disease. A variety of interesting Saint Luke's Diabetes Education Webinars are available at your finger tips today. Watch here: https://bit.ly/38etsx5 #NationalDiabetesMonth

There are several things you can do to boost your immune system. talkRADIO spoke to Dr. James DiNicolantonio about what you can do to support your body's defense system as we head into cold and flu season coupled with the COVID pandemic.

Back in October 2019, Saint Luke's Rehabilitation Institute was privileged to host Kansas Representative Sharice Davids for her program "Sharice's Shift." #ThrowbackThursday

This November we want to bring attention to #NationalPrematurityAwarenessMonth, and we want to hear your story! Send us your precious photos of your preemie with your story for a chance to be featured in the #SaintLukesLittles series.

The new Parkinson's art therapy program at Saint Luke's Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute helps with hand dexterity, mood, and self-expression through creativity. This exclusive program is supported by a grant from the Parkinson's Foundation. Next year's classes begin in January. Register for free: https://bit.ly/3jHyfsQ.

There is such a thing as too much exercise. Dr. James O'Keefe, preventive cardiologist at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute explains how much is too much and what impact it can have on your body in this episode of The Drive with Peter Attia, MD.

All treats and no tricks, and some super sweet window visits this Halloween at Anderson County Hospital Residential Living Center!

Many people are grappling with anxiety and uncertainty this morning following yesterday's election. How can you handle these emotions in a healthy way? Today on Health News You Can Use, we speak with Monty Miller, a psychotherapist and clinical manager of Saint Luke's Behavioral Health Services about how to cope with election anxiety and manage our mental health during the holidays!