In just the past few weeks, influenza has spread rapidly across Missouri and Kansas with activity levels in both states being the highest on record this early in the season in 8 years.

With the holidays in full swing and influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 circulating at a high rate, Saint Luke’s is urging people to use one of our Same Day Care Options where you can be seen the same day your symptoms start, without going to the Emergency Room.

Dr. Todd Fristo, Family Physician at Saint Luke’s Primary Care, talks to KCTV about Saint Luke’s Same Day Care Options, which help get people seen the same day their symptoms start, without going to the ER.

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