Saint Luke's Health System

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 💙

Congratulations to Nick Barto, president of BJC Health System, for being honored as one of “50 Missourians to Know” by Ingram’s. The list recognizes high-achieving Missourians in business and civic life. Saint Luke's is the West Region of BJC Health System. Read more: https://heyor.ca/UCj4nj

As Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact our Advanced Practice Providers have on our community. At Saint Luke’s, we are honored to work alongside such talented individuals who are not just advancing health care, but truly making a difference in the lives of others. Your commitment to excellence helps shape the future of patient care, and we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate you. Thank you for all you do, today and every day. #APPWeek #TeamSaintLukes

Sean Nix, trauma medical director at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, recalls always having an interest in science. When he was young, one of his favorite gifts was a chemistry set. Having family who worked in health care, he saw firsthand examples of how he could give back. In 1991, while serving in the Marine Corps, Dr. Nix realized that he wanted to help his community through medicine. “I chose trauma surgery because it is a challenge,” Dr. Nix said. “I wanted to, hopefully, help patients through those terrible moments that we see in the field of trauma. I see it as giving them a second chance at life.” This year, Dr. Nix will share his trauma care knowledge at the Stephen R. Hall, MD, Trauma Symposium, where his lecture will focus on trauma survivorship. “It's why we do what we do,” Dr. Nix said. “I’ll speak on the larger outcomes of trauma care in the United States.” The Stephen R. Hall, MD, Trauma Symposium honors the late Dr. Stephen R. Hall, an orthopedic surgeon who passed in a bike accident in 1987. The symposium aims to enhance trauma care knowledge, facilitate regional networking, and share evidence-based practices for trauma patient care. Learn more and register: https://heyor.ca/w3ARmj

The Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Imaging Lab team was honored to receive the Bronze Milestone Award from the International Accreditation Commission (IAC) recognizing 20 years of lab accreditation. This prestigious recognition highlights Saint Luke's unwavering commitment to quality in Nuclear/PET imaging. This achievement was recognized at the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology's Annual Conference in Austin, Texas, further showcasing our dedication to excellence in cardiovascular care. Congratulations to Dr. Timothy Bateman, Dr. Brett Sperry, Tara Lawson, Dr. Randall Thompson, Dr. Erika Hutt and the entire Cardiovascular Imaging Team. #TeamSaintLukes