Saint Luke's Health System

Explore career opportunities, connect with our team, and discover what makes Saint Luke’s a leader in health care across the Kansas City region at our career fair from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. RSVPs are encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ga6f66ew

During one of the most fragile times of their lives, a family with newborn twins in the NICU at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City found comfort in Alex, the twins' occupational therapist. When they needed it most, Alex offered warmth, guidance, and hope. Her kindness and heartfelt care earned her the Saint Luke’s Sunshine Award. “Alex always greeted us with smiles and took time to focus on our family,” the nominator wrote. “She was a huge steppingstone for our girls and an advocate of their feeding plans. Not only that, she taught us how to help our girls with range of motion. I know she does so much for families, but to us, she was a light in an emotional, long, and enduring journey.” Thank you, Alex, for being a bright light during the most fragile moments. #TeamSaintLukes 💙

The cardiovascular surgery team at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City earned extra praise for their incredible teamwork that saved a patient's life. The team was preparing to operate on a patient when their blood pressure and heart rate dropped rapidly. Anesthesiologist Dr. Brad Kelsheimer and the cardiovascular surgery team immediately responded and worked together to stabilize the patient's condition to ensure their safety before proceeding with the essential procedure. Thanks to their fast actions and collaboration, the patient was able to go home a week later. Thank you for your outstanding, patient-focused teamwork! #TeamSaintLukes 💙

Saint Luke's GI Specialists invites you to join us at the annual Digestive Disease Conference on Sept. 30. This year's educational event will feature national speakers with expertise in endoscopy and gastroenterology. Providers will receive education on a variety of topics, including the intersection of endoscopy and pharmacotherapy, improving quality of endoscopy in Barrett’s Esophagus, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Learn more and register now: https://heyor.ca/JZaBAg

BJC Health System has been recognized by Forbes as one of ‘America’s Best Employers for Women.' 🎉 This recognition reflects our continued commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where women can thrive through leadership development, flexibility, and opportunities to grow. “At BJC Health System, we believe every team member makes a difference in making BJC a premier place to work,” said Jackie Tischler, chief people officer of BJC Health System. “Women make up a little more than 80% of our BJC workforce, and it’s important they feel empowered to utilize their strengths and skills to care for our patients and serve our communities.” See the full list: https://heyor.ca/EcuSjD

Saint Luke's was proud to be the presenting sponsor of Babies and Bumps, an event welcoming expecting, adopting, and new parents for a day full of support, education, and community. We were honored to be part of the experience: 🍼 Dr. Sarah Pearl, OB-GYN with Saint Luke's Women's Health East, presented on the 4th Trimester 🩺 Dr. Valerie Rader, a cardiologist with Saint Luke's Cardiovascular Consultants, offered free blood pressure checks at our booth ❤️ Lucas, a nurse in our Level III NICU at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, gave a hands-on demo of infant CPR We're elated to walk alongside you on your parenting journey! 💙

When a patient's family takes the time to nominate a caregiver, you know they made a lasting impact. That's exactly what happened with Marissa (center), a nursing assistant in the Progressive Care Unit 3 at Saint Luke's South Hospital. We congratulated her by presenting her with the Saint Luke's Be Exceptional Every Day (BEE) Award! The patient's loved one described Marissa as “an extraordinary empath” who “loves her patients like family” and serves as a supportive counselor. They praised her work ethic, vast knowledge, and deep understanding of what families go through when a loved one is hospitalized. “Marissa understands the concerns a family has when their loved one is in the hospital. She is superb!” Congratulations, Marissa, and thank you for being extraordinary! #TeamSaintLukes 💙

Motivated by the stories and ideas shared during Community Health Improvement Week, the team at Saint Luke’s Primary Care–Shoal Creek gathered nearly 100 pounds of food during a drive to support Harvesters. Community Health Improvement Week takes place in June and serves to highlight the importance of addressing social drivers of health. Harvesters is one of Saint Luke’s social impact initiative organizations that provides meals to families facing food insecurity across the region. “Our team was proud to collect 93 pounds of non-perishable food donations,” says Krista, Shoal Creek clinical supervisor. “I admire their dedication to caring for our community both inside and outside the clinic walls.” From food insecurity and housing challenges to lack of transportation or community support, social drivers of health are barriers that directly affect patient well-being. Saint Luke’s collaborates with trusted organizations like Harvesters to strengthen our social impact and help patients and community members navigate challenges that extend beyond clinical care. “Through these collaborations, we’re working to empower patients to achieve better outcomes,” says Meredith, Community Health Initiatives program manager. “When we connect patients with food resources, safe housing, or transportation, we’re not just solving short-term problems—we’re building long-term pathways to healthier lives.” Thank you to the Shoal Creek Primary Care team for supporting our shared mission! 💙

BJC Health System has received more than 100 recognitions for clinical excellence by U.S. News & World Report, with multiple BJC hospitals ranking among the best in Missouri: Barnes-Jewish Hospital and its physician partners from WashU Medicine Physicians, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City, Saint Luke's East Hospital, and Christian Hospital and Northwest HealthCare. Pediatric hospital rankings will be released later this fall—in 2024, St. Louis Children's Hospital ranked nationally in 10 pediatric specialties. We are incredibly proud of our clinical teams and are thankful for their expertise, compassion, and dedication to excellence. We are honored by this recognition and look forward to continuing to provide exceptional care to our communities across the Midwest. See the complete list of BJC Health System honors: https://heyor.ca/hxjOQQ

We’re proud to recognize Rasheeda, a medical office specialist at Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, as the Saint Luke's Physician Group Employee of the Quarter for Q1 2025. Rasheeda’s commitment to excellence, her colleagues, and her patients sets a powerful example of what it means to live our values every day. Known for her reliability and work ethic, Rasheeda is committed to supporting her colleagues and patients, and goes above and beyond to help patients be seen as quickly as possible. Rasheeda’s customer focus and compassion truly set her apart. Working in neurology, she interacts daily with patients facing complex diagnoses. Rasheeda brings empathy, kindness, and professionalism to every interaction. “Her dependability, focus, and dedication show up in everything she does,” one nominator wrote. “She leads by example, and we’re all better for it.” Congratulations, Rasheeda, and thank you for your outstanding service! #TeamSaintLukes 💙