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Spring sports season is among us, and with it comes and increased risk for injury. Whether you're playing to win on your high school softball team or gearing up to play pickle ball with friends, the sports medicine team at Rockhill Orthopedic Specialists at Saint Luke’s East Hospital wants to prepare you for a safe and fun season.

Jimmie Kinder was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at age 50. Now, he is encouraging everyone to get screened as doctors see a rise in early onset colorectal cancer.

A licensed professional counselor from Saint Luke’s Crittenton Children’s Center talked with KMBC about how adults can talk to children about this tragic event and signs that a child may need some extra help processing the trauma.

Kansas City Current goalkeeper Cassie Miller visited with a congenital heart patient at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.

Leading up to the KC Kicks Cancer match, the players talked with patients about their journey and the importance of preventive screenings.

The Kansas City Current Teal Mobile and KC Current players made a special visit to Saint Luke's Hospital to hang out and talk with staff to show appreciation.

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.

KMBC talked to Dr. Todd Fristo about how to combat seasonal allergies and why some are facing symptoms earlier this year.

The study revealed the popular weight loss drug semaglutide — commonly known as Ozempic and Wegovy — is highly effective at treating heart failure in patients with obesity.

KMBC talked to a nurse practitioner at Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists about warning signs of heat illness as the extreme heat moves in with the start of fall sports practices.