Saint Luke's Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center

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Saint Luke’s Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center was one of the first of its kind in the U.S. Saint Luke's Muriel I.

Since 1994, it has empowered over 100,000 women to be proactive about their heart health through public education, screenings, and risk assessments. Kauffman Women's Heart Center:

--Utilizes doctors of multiple subspecialties to study cardiovascular disorders more unique to women

--Doctors collaborate with other medical subspecialties to study cardiovascular disorders more unique to women.

--Educates patients using the best preventive strategies through public programs, screenings and personalized risk assessments.

--Has served more than 100,000 women since its founding in 1994. Saint Luke's women's heart center was renamed in 2004 after a substantial gift from Kansas City philanthropist Julia Irene Kauffman. Building on that innovative program, the Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center —named for Kauffman's mother — empowers women to be proactive about their heart health.

09/04/2025

When we join forces with Saint Luke's Cancer Institute to educate our community on the importance of women's health, the result is a Gem of a Night!

The inaugural Saint Luke's Gem of a Night event brought a full house to the luxurious Meierotto Jewelers with bejeweled flowers, live music, and a picturesque balloon display provided by Up, Up & Away! Cardiologist Dr. Tracy Stevens and breast radiologist Dr. Ruby Meierotto gave eye-opening presentations about heart and breast health.

Together, we’re empowering women with knowledge, sparking conversations, and shining a brighter light on the future of women’s health.

08/05/2025

Families visiting The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City were treated to a special cooking demonstration with Grace, a registered dietitian, as part of Saint Luke's "Healthy Plate, Healthy Family" sponsorship. Grace showed them how to use healthy ingredients like sunflower butter, oats, and h**p hearts to make delicious birthday cake energy bites. Look for her next cooking demo at Wonderscope in October!

For adults, Grace teaches healthy recipes in the Food As Medicine Every Day (FAME) program. The next series begins Aug. 12. Learn more: https://heyor.ca/iyucfk

05/16/2025

We proudly sponsored the first-ever sound bath experience at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Dr. Valerie Rader, a cardiologist, kicked off the event by sharing the benefits of lowering and monitoring your blood pressure.

The session, led by Unplug KC, used the power of sound and vibration to relieve stress and calm the body and mind. Participants lay on mats and "bathed" in the soothing sound of finely tuned quartz crystal singing bowls, chimes, gongs, and more. We offered free blood pressure checks before and after the session to see what effect the experience had.

Wellness sounds good. 🎶 🔔 🎵

05/15/2025

Happy Health Care Week! We had a wonderful time celebrating with a heart-healthy team lunch in the Food As Medicine Everyday (FAME) kitchen. Thanks so much to nutrition coordinator, Grace, for cooking up something delicious.

05/08/2025

Saint Luke's staff and patients had a wonderful experience at the American Heart Association Go Red for Women luncheon at the table we sponsored.

This empowering event emphasizes the importance of preventing heart disease and stroke through healthy lifestyle choices, while also raising vital funds for research and education initiatives.

With cardiovascular diseases claiming a woman's life every 80 seconds, it’s crucial to build awareness and promote heart health. ❤️

05/02/2025

Saint Luke's has blood pressure kiosks available to the public at all four of our Kansas City metro hospitals, the Blue Springs Fieldhouse, and Saint Luke's Multispecialty Clinic-Mission Farms. 🩺

These blood pressure kiosks are free and easy to use—watch Christina show you how!

04/09/2025

Two Saint Luke's employees, Renee and Fred, had the opportunity to participate in an exclusive in-person Food As Medicine Every Day (FAME) class with Grace, FAME's nutrition coordinator. They made herb farro and chickpea salad, baked salmon, and peanut butter chocolate energy bites while learning about the importance of a lifestyle focused on eating whole foods. Healthy AND delicious! 🥗

FAME classes with Grace are offered to the public virtually through Saint Luke's Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center, which is a founding member of the Food As Medicine Institute Alliance. The next series begins on April 15. Learn more: https://heyor.ca/hkB6qk

02/17/2025

Last year, Saint Luke's announced the creation of the Muriel I. Kauffman Institute for Women's Cardiovascular Research. The Institute is the first of its kind, dedicated to studying the unique aspects of heart conditions in women like the one Edie Marie had.

In 2012, Edie Marie was working remotely from home when she felt a persistent pressure in her chest. She thought it was indigestion and took some medicine, with no relief. The pressure got worse and spread to her jaw, so her husband took her to the Emergency Department at Saint Luke's North Hospital.

Dr. Jason Lindsey, an interventional cardiologist, told her it was spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a rare condition where the wall of the coronary artery tears and restricts blood flow to the heart. Edie Marie was in the hospital for six days, and thankfully, survived. She later learned that not many people outside of Saint Luke’s knew about SCAD. Since then, she has been on a mission to spread the word about heart disease awareness for women.

Today, Edie Marie is a proud advocate for the Institute for Women's Cardiovascular Research. See her interview on FOX4 News Kansas City: https://heyor.ca/STNoaV

02/13/2025

Happy Valentine's Day from the heart experts at Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute! Our cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons are dedicated to your heart health and wanted to share some special Valentines made just for you. ❤️ 🍫 🎊

02/08/2025

Yesterday was not just Red Friday for the Chiefs—it was also National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for women's heart disease. What a lovely coincidence!

Heart attack and stroke are the number one causes of death in women, more than all forms of cancer combined. There are actually multiple heart conditions that are unique to women.

Dr. Tracy Stevens shared some helpful advice on keeping your heart healthy during Sunday's game on KCTV5 News Kansas City: https://heyor.ca/dOdS8e

02/06/2025

We're in our red era this February for , and Dr. Tracy Stevens looks fabulous in hers! ❤️ 👘 👢

A red dress is the national symbol of awareness for heart disease in women. These dresses are displayed on mannequins throughout our office and Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute to inspire women to adDRESS their heart health.

Be part of the movement tomorrow, Feb. 7, by wearing red for National Wear Red Day.

02/03/2025

High blood pressure (hypertension) awareness is a passion of Dr. Tracy Stevens, medical director of Saint Luke's Muriel I. Kauffman Women's Heart Center.

Hypertension affects more than 50% of all adults in the U.S., and most don't even know they have it. Left untreated, hypertension could lead to many health issues.

Read what Dr. Stevens shared with HealthCentral Corporation about high blood pressure: https://heyor.ca/rlOnQK

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4401 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO
64111

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https://www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org/service/heart-and-vascular/womens-heart-care, http://saintlukesgiving.org/accesso

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