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Best podcasts about stroke awareness month

Latest podcast episodes about stroke awareness month

The Start
Skippin'

The Start

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 80:58


Hockey Night in Canada gone from CBC / Gas prices (1:40); Graffiti follow-up... Brett spotted a mural Downtown that honours the military, and it is covered in graffiti. DISGUSTING (9:35); Have you ever skipped school?? Did you get caught? Get in trouble? (16:55); Skipping school (24:50); Hockey Nights in Canada are no more (27:25); If the U.S. / Iran deal holds, how long before gas prices go down? (35:45); Canadians back wider access to epinephrine in public spaces, survey suggests (43:55); Youth Football Skills Camp this Saturday for kids 6-14 with the Fort Garry Lions (57:10); Winning entries on skipping school (1:05:45); Stroke Awareness Month (1:08:55).

Paint The Medical Picture Podcast
Newsworthy OIG Work Plan for May 2026, Trusty Tip on Stroke Awareness Month, and Anaïs Nin's Spark

Paint The Medical Picture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 21:48


Welcome to the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast, created and hosted by Sonal Patel, BA, CPMA, CPC, CMC, ICD-10-CM.Thanks to all of you for making this a Top 15 Medical Billing & Coding Podcast for 5 Years on Feedspot. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sonal's 18th Season starts up and Episode 2 features a Newsworthy update on the OIG Work Plan for May 2026.Sonal's Trusty Tip highlights May's Stroke Awareness Month.Spark inspires us all to reflect on all things fear based on the inspirational words of Anaïs Nin.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paint The Medical Picture Podcast now on:Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcJAHHrqNLo9UmKtqRP3X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast/id153044217⁠7⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bc6146d7-3d30-4b73-ae7f-d77d6046fe6a/paint-the-medical-picture-podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Paint The Medical Picture Podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzNUxmYdIU_U8I5hP91Kk7A⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Sonal on LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonapate/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And checkout the website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paintthemedicalpicturepodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you'd like to be a sponsor of the Paint The Medical Picture Podcast series, please contact Sonal directly for pricing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PaintTheMedicalPicturePodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠

FOXcast PT
Stroke Awareness

FOXcast PT

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 26:06


In conjunction with Survive Stroke Week, which happened earlier this May and Stroke Awareness Month, we are joined by Dr. Guilherme Dabus, MD, a board-certified interventional neuroradiologist, specializing in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases of the brain, head, neck, and spine. Dr. Dabus speaks on the importance of acting quickly if you or a loved one shows any signs of having a stroke. He also talks about what he thinks has been the biggest breakthrough over the last 10 years in stroke treatment and assesses the state of artificial intelligence with how it's currently being used in the world of healthcare. We close the episode by asking Dr. Dabus if he thinks his home country of Brazil will be victorious in this year's World Cup.

FOXcast OT
Stroke Awareness

FOXcast OT

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 26:06


In conjunction with Survive Stroke Week, which happened earlier this May and Stroke Awareness Month, we are joined by Dr. Guilherme Dabus, MD, a board-certified interventional neuroradiologist, specializing in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases of the brain, head, neck, and spine. Dr. Dabus speaks on the importance of acting quickly if you or a loved one shows any signs of having a stroke. He also talks about what he thinks has been the biggest breakthrough over the last 10 years in stroke treatment and assesses the state of artificial intelligence with how it's currently being used in the world of healthcare. We close the episode by asking Dr. Dabus if he thinks his home country of Brazil will be victorious in this year's World Cup.

FOXcast SLP
Stroke Awareness

FOXcast SLP

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 26:06


In conjunction with Survive Stroke Week, which happened earlier this May and Stroke Awareness Month, we are joined by Dr. Guilherme Dabus, MD, a board-certified interventional neuroradiologist, specializing in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases of the brain, head, neck, and spine. Dr. Dabus speaks on the importance of acting quickly if you or a loved one shows any signs of having a stroke. He also talks about what he thinks has been the biggest breakthrough over the last 10 years in stroke treatment and assesses the state of artificial intelligence with how it's currently being used in the world of healthcare. We close the episode by asking Dr. Dabus if he thinks his home country of Brazil will be victorious in this year's World Cup.

Michigan Insider
007 - Stroke Awareness Month with Eric Harris 052026

Michigan Insider

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 17:43


Stroke Awareness Month with Eric HarrisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg
"Not Just Another Victim" – Nancy Jarecki's recovery from a stroke

This Is Your Brain With Dr. Phil Stieg

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 35:09


Nancy Jarecki's stroke could have reduced her to a statistic.  But her determination, humor and style paved a different path to recovery.  For our Season Six Finale we are recognizing Stroke Awareness Month with a very special episode of This Is Your Brain.  This is a story told by Nancy Jarecki, - a businesswoman, wife and mother - whose resilience and good humor while recovering from a serious brain aneurysm was inspiring to all of us who treated her here at New York – Presbyterian Hospital.      What follows is a dramatic, funny and heart-warming story of one woman's journey back from a life-altering experience.    For more information, transcripts, and all episodes, please visit https://thisisyourbrain.com   For more about Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery, please visit https://neurosurgery.weillcornell.org   

Dear NICU Mama
Emma | Grady's Neonatal Stroke Journey

Dear NICU Mama

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 59:34


In this week's podcast episode, Emma shares the story of her son Grady's unexpected NICU journey after experiencing a rare neonatal stroke at birth. What began as a healthy, full-term pregnancy quickly turned into a series of medical emergencies, including respiratory distress, seizures, an emergency transfer to Massachusetts General Hospital, and the discovery of multiple blood clots in Grady's brain.Emma vulnerably reflects on the fear, uncertainty, and trauma of navigating the NICU as a first-time mom while also sharing the hope, resilience, and compassion that carried their family through. As May is Stroke Awareness Month, we are especially honored to share Grady's story and help raise awareness about neonatal stroke and its lasting impact on families.As you listen to Emma's story, we hope that NICU moms navigating unexpected diagnoses or medical trauma feel seen, supported, and reminded that they are never alone!To get connected with DNM:Website | Private Facebook Group | InstagramSupport the show

Health Matters with The Medicine Center Pharmacy
Stroke Awareness Month: Why Every Second Counts After a Stroke

Health Matters with The Medicine Center Pharmacy

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 44:44


May is Stroke Awareness Month, and on this episode of Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy, pharmacists Paul White and Brad White are joined by Angie Eaton, Beth Layman, and Morgan Odeck from Aultman Inpatient Rehabilitation to discuss stroke prevention, warning signs, emergency treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery. Our guests explain: • The different types of stroke • Why "BE FAST" recognition is critical • How rapid treatment improves outcomes • What happens during stroke rehabilitation • The importance of neuroplasticity and brain recovery • Common physical, speech, balance, and cognitive challenges after stroke • How inpatient rehabilitation helps patients regain independence If you or a loved one has experienced a stroke, this conversation provides valuable education, encouragement, and insight into the recovery process. ⚠️ Remember: Stroke is a medical emergency. If you notice symptoms such as facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, dizziness, or sudden vision changes, call 911 immediately. About Health Matters: Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy is a weekly program focused on helping patients and families stay informed about important healthcare topics, medications, wellness, and community health resources.

Larry Richert and John Shumway
Big K Hour 02: Learn all about strokes from an expert in the field during this Stroke Awareness Month

Larry Richert and John Shumway

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 23:09


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The South Florida Sunday Podcast
Stroke Awareness Month with the American Stroke Association & the American Heart Association

The South Florida Sunday Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 14:38


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Recovery After Stroke
Brainstem Stroke Long-Term Effects: What 11 Years of Recovery Really Looks Like

Recovery After Stroke

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 44:09


Brainstem Stroke Long-Term Effects: What 11 Years of Recovery Really Looks Like Maggie Whittum — 2025 When Maggie Whittum first appeared on the Recovery After Stroke podcast in 2019 — Episode 47 — she was a few years out from a devastating brainstem stroke, still in the thick of the hardest part of recovery. She had survived paralysis, a ventilator, brain surgery, and a complete dismantling of the life she had known. At just 33 years old, a cavernous angioma — a vascular malformation affecting approximately one in 500 people — had caused a massive hemorrhagic stroke in her brainstem on Christmas Day 2014. Now, more than eleven years on, Maggie returns to share what brainstem stroke long-term effects actually look like. Not the version you find in a clinical brochure. The real one — chronic neuropathic pain, persistent visual disturbances, deep fatigue, and the slow, non-linear process of building a new identity when the old one is no longer available to you. Her story is also one of unexpected creativity. Maggie is now a filmmaker, artist, and disability advocate. She is the creator of The Great Now What, a documentary film exploring stroke, disability, chronic pain, and what it means to rebuild a life after everything changes. The film is in post-production and set to premiere at film festivals in 2026. What a Brainstem Stroke Actually Does to the Body The brainstem controls some of the most fundamental functions the body performs — breathing, swallowing, eye movement, facial sensation, and the coordination of signals between the brain and the rest of the nervous system. A stroke in this region, even a survivable one, can produce a uniquely complex set of deficits. For Maggie, the immediate aftermath included complete left-side paralysis, inability to breathe or speak independently (requiring ventilation), and kaleidoscopic double vision with nystagmus — eyes bouncing constantly in the sockets. She underwent brain surgery and intensive rehabilitation. Eleven years later, some of those deficits have partially resolved. Others have not. The brainstem stroke long-term effects Maggie continues to live with include: Hemiplegia on the left side — weak and uncoordinated movement, no sensation Hypertrophic olivary degeneration — constant, involuntary eye movement Gaze palsy to the right and nystagmus to the left Right-side facial palsy from cranial nerve damage Chronic neuropathic pain — burning, freezing, crushing, and severe pins and needles on the left side of the body Significant fatigue, which shapes how she works and creates She walks with a cane. She manages these realities every day. And she has found ways to not just cope with them, but to make them the subject of her art. When Words Are Not Enough: The Barbie Art Project “I needed to communicate to these people better — and also my own friends and family. So I took a Barbie doll and tried to make it look like I feel.” — Maggie Whittum One of the most striking things Maggie has done in her recovery is find a visual language for pain that spoken language alone cannot carry. Frustrated by the difficulty of explaining neuropathic sensation to doctors, therapists, and loved ones, she created a series of modified Barbie dolls — each one representing a different aspect of how her left side feels. Concrete Barbie has the left side encased in grey clay — the crushing heaviness. Rubber band Barbie has bands wrapped down the left side — the tightness. Vice grip Barbie has clamps all the way down — the pressure. Others are painted with fire and black — the heat and darkness of nerve pain that language cannot quite reach. It is an act of translation. And it is also a form of advocacy — making the invisible visible for people who have never experienced it. You can find the full series on the The Great Now What Instagram page. The Five-Year Mark — and Why It Matters One of the most important things Maggie shares in this conversation is a framework that will resonate with many stroke survivors: the idea that it takes approximately five years to truly understand what a brainstem stroke has done to you. This is not a clinical timeframe — it is an experiential one. The first two years, Maggie describes, were consumed by grief and the visceral shock of comparison: the life she had, and the life she now had. By five years, something begins to shift. A clearer picture emerges. A person begins to understand not just the deficits, but the new shape of their life. For Maggie, that process was interrupted by her father’s death and the onset of COVID. But she describes herself now, at eleven years, as having genuine comprehension of what happened — and of what she has chosen to do with it. “You’re gonna do like 10,000 things. And now that this has happened to you, you’re just gonna do a different 10,000 things — but it’s still your life.” — Maggie Whittum This reframe — borrowed from advice given to another wheelchair user early in his recovery — cuts through the grief of what was lost and opens a door to what is still possible. Not as consolation. As truth. The Great Now What: A Documentary Built in Stroke Time Maggie is the creator and producer of The Great Now What, a feature documentary about her stroke, her recovery, and what it means to rebuild a life with disability and chronic pain. The film has been in development for several years — slowed by COVID, by fatigue, by the realities of disabled filmmaking — and is now in post-production. The film does not shy away from the difficult middle of recovery. Maggie is deliberate about this. She describes the typical narrative arc of recovery stories as “saccharine” — the fall, the rise, the triumphant ending, with the messy, decade-long middle compressed or erased. The Great Now What refuses to do that. A crowdfunding campaign launches on May 1st, 2026 — Stroke Awareness Month in the United States — to fund post-production costs including editing, colour grading, sound mixing, and accessibility features (captions and audio description for visually impaired viewers). To follow the film’s journey and be notified when it becomes available, visit thegreatnowwhat.com. Identity After Brainstem Stroke: Becoming Someone New Before her stroke, Maggie was an actor, freelance director, and producer. She had performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, produced improv and theatre internationally, and was mid-way through a Master of Fine Arts in classical acting in Washington DC when the stroke occurred. That version of her professional life is no longer accessible in the same way. But rather than treating this as only a loss, Maggie has constructed a new creative identity — one that includes visual art, filmmaking, disability advocacy, and public storytelling about stroke and chronic illness. “I feel like I can call myself a filmmaker now,” she says. “I really couldn’t when I started this project.” That sentence is worth sitting with. Identity after brainstem stroke does not arrive fully formed. It is built, slowly, out of what you choose to do with the time and capacity you have. If you are navigating that process — or supporting someone who is — Bill’s book, The Unexpected Way That a Stroke Became the Best Thing That Happened, offers a framework for understanding the deeper transformation that stroke can catalyze. And if you want to be part of a community that understands what long-term recovery actually looks like, consider supporting the Recovery After Stroke Patreon. What This Episode Is Really About Brainstem stroke long-term effects are not just physical. They are relational, psychological, vocational, and existential. Maggie Whittum’s story, eleven years of it, makes that clear without sentimentality and without false resolution. She is not fixed. She is not the person she was before Christmas 2014. But she is someone, a filmmaker, an artist, a survivor who has chosen to make meaning out of what happened. And that, as this conversation makes clear, is its own kind of triumph. Listen to the full episode on the Recovery After Stroke podcast, and find Maggie’s film project at thegreatnowwhat.com. Medical Disclaimer This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your health or recovery plan. The post Brainstem Stroke Long-Term Effects: What 11 Years of Recovery Really Looks Like appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.

Minnesota Military Radio
Every Minute Matters: Stroke Awareness and Prevention at the Minneapolis VA

Minnesota Military Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2026


May is Stroke Awareness Month and this week on Minnesota Military Radio we are talking about strokes. What are signs of a stroke, and why time is critical when reacting to those signs. Guests include: Elise Mincke – Stroke Coordinator and Case Manager, Minneapolis VA Health Care System Dr. Kevin Brown – Chief of Neurology, […] The post Every Minute Matters: Stroke Awareness and Prevention at the Minneapolis VA appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

RFD Today
RFD Today May 29, 2025

RFD Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 53:01


OSF Healthcare Regional Stroke Navigator Leslie Ingold highlights Stroke Awareness Month. We talk local foods with Brian Elias and Kyle McAdams of Pink Tiger Farm in Goreville, a small farm focusing on farm-to-jar chili powders.

Mississippi Edition
05/22/2025: Big Beautiful Bill | Stroke Awareness Month| Budget Planning

Mississippi Edition

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 24:28


We speak with Congressman Mike Ezell about, President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," and what he knows about the governor's request for a major disaster declaration.Then, May is Stroke Awareness Month. Mississippi is tied with Alabama for the highest mortality rates in the country.Plus, lawmakers are considering what future budgets could look like for the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chamber Channel
Stroke Awareness Month with Encompass Health

The Chamber Channel

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 14:37


May is Stroke Awareness Month. Wayne Boutwell and Lindsay Moon from Encompass Health are in our studio to talk about prevention, recovery, caregiver support, and more. 

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Blue View by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
Heart & Brain Health in Law Enforcement | The Blue View Podcast ft. American Heart Association

Blue View by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 30:59


️ The Blue View – Special Episode: Heart & Brain Health for Law Enforcement In this special edition of The Blue View, National FOP President Patrick Yoes brings attention to an often overlooked issue: the health and wellness of law enforcement officers. As we recognize National Police Week, Stroke Awareness Month, and Blood Pressure Education Month, this timely conversation highlights the urgent need to support the cardiovascular and brain health of those who serve and protect. Patrick is joined by two distinguished experts from the American Heart Association: Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, Chief Medical Officer for Prevention Dr. Mitch Elkind, Chief Science Officer for Brain Health and Stroke Together, they discuss: ✔️ The unique health risks facing law enforcement officers ✔️ Steps officers can take to protect their heart and brain health ✔️ A groundbreaking partnership between the American Heart Association and the Fraternal Order of Police ✔️ How wellness on and off duty can save lives Whether you're in law enforcement, healthcare, or simply an advocate for officer wellness—this is an episode you don't want to miss. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness. Chapters (00:00:00) - Heart and Well-Being of Police(00:01:23) - American Heart Association-Fraternal Order of Police Partnership(00:02:45) - Heart disease among law enforcement officers(00:05:48) - Police Officer Well-Being(00:10:13) - Stroke Awareness Month(00:13:00) - Blood pressure and heart health(00:15:22) - Dr. Sanchez: Community Engagement in Health(00:19:54) - Is your age too young to have a stroke? Expert opinion(00:26:16) - Heart disease and stroke risk factors(00:29:01) - Blue View: Heart and Stroke in Law Enforcement

The Back to Me Project: College and Beyond
185. A Stroke of Grace: Helping Black Survivors Reclaim Their Lives with Dr. Christine Cosby-Gaither

The Back to Me Project: College and Beyond

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 27:52


Did you know Black Americans are twice as likely to have a stroke-sometimes as early as age 22? In honor of Mental Health and Stroke Awareness Month, we welcome Dr. Christine Cosby-Gaither, Visionary Founder and Executive Director of A Stroke of Grace, to discuss how her nonprofit supports Black stroke survivors and their families. Find out how to spot stroke symptoms early using the B.E. F.A.S.T. Method and learn practical steps to ‘build a new normal' after a stroke. Protect yourself and your loved ones. Dr. Cosby-Gaither completed both her Doctorate of Education and MS in Business Communication at Spaulding University in Louisville, Kentucky, and she received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Northern Kentucky University. After surviving a life-changing stroke in 2019, she turned her pain into purpose — creating trauma-informed courses, healing workbooks, and the KNOW THE SIGNS Stroke Prevention Pocket Guide to empower and educate communities. She also serves as Director of Black Health Equity at Simmons College of Kentucky (the nation's 107th Historically Black College and University), where she leads efforts to address systemic health disparities. Dr. Cosby-Gaither is the author of “Beyond the Stroke: A Survivor's Quest for Courage” and a contributing author in the anthology “Coaching Gurus”, where her chapter ‘Strength and Courage' shares her powerful story. To learn more about Dr. Cosby-Gaither and her work, connect with her IG @astrokeofgrace or visit her website at AStrokeofGrace.org.

Byers & Co. Interviews
Dr. Sam Capouch - May 21, 2025

Byers & Co. Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 6:01


May 21, 2025 - Dr. Sam Capouch, a neurologist at Memorial Specialty Care, joined Byers & Co to talk about Stroke Awareness Month, signs and symptoms of having a stroke, and how swift action can help them treat strokes. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zigzag & One
124: Grateful for God's Miracles: a mindset interview with Lori Vober

Zigzag & One

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 20:10


Fellow stroke survivor, Lori Vober, joins me again to chat about God's miracles. While she suffered a hemorrhagic stroke when she was twenty-nine years old, Lori believes surviving it is a miracle. She is grateful for all the miracles she experienced during her recovery and all the years since then.Being grateful is a huge part of Lori's mindset.Notable quotes from Lori Vober:·         “It's a mindset of when we lose control and we are in the depths of despair because of our challenges, but God is good, and our faith is strong.”·         “God's always there for us, but it's the seeking and the finding Him and being in His Word and surrounding ourselves with a good community of believers that remind us of Him and Ghis plans for us that create the whole package.”·         “If I had complete physical healing, my testimony to others would not be the same.” Bible verses:·         Jeremiah 29:11-13·         Jeremiah 1:5 Connect with Lori Vober at https://lorivober.com/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.voberOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorilonghorn99/Send me a COMMENT or QUESTION!THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Have a comment about this episode? Click HERE and complete the form.

Zigzag & One
123: Beauty of God & His Plan: a hemorrhagic stroke didn't stop her with Lori Vober

Zigzag & One

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 27:23


May is Stroke Awareness Month. Strokes can happen to anyone at any age. When I had a stroke in 1972 at age 2, that wasn't the case. Back then, strokes happened to people 65 years and older who were unhealthy: obese, smoker, drinker, and rarely exercised.My guest, Lori Vober, is also a stroke survivor. Her hemorrhagic stroke happened when she was twenty-nine years old. Thankfully, people were at the church at that day and got Lori help quickly. Lori shares her story in her book: Choices: When You Are Faced with a Challenge, What Choice Will You Make? When we face challenges that significantly impact our lives, Lori believes we must trust that God has a bigger and better plan.Notable quotes by Lori Vober:·         “We can get stuck in bitter, or we can grow better through our experiences.”·         “I am thankful I have the mindset and perseverance to be able to do all I can do.”·         “Although I can't control my circumstances, I can control my attitude and my faith.”Lori's fight verse is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, which reads, “Rejoice always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.” Connect with Lori Vober at https://lorivober.com/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lori.voberOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorilonghorn99/ Stroke awareness facts: ·         Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the US and a leading cause of severe disability. ·         The two major types of strokes are hemorrhagic, which occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures, and ischemic, which occurs when a clot blocks a blood vessel and cuts off blood flow. ·         Nearly two million brain cells die each minute a stroke is untreated. ·         About 55,000 more women than men have a stroke each year.·         In the US, 1 in 5 women will have a stroke.·         Stroke kills twice as many African Americans as Caucasians.·         80% of strokes are preventable. ·         Know the anacronym FAST: F = droopy face, A = arm or leg numb, S = slurred speech, T = time.  Call 9-1-1 fast! Time is of the essence if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. Send me a COMMENT or QUESTION!THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Have a comment about this episode? Click HERE and complete the form.

The EP Podcast
No Fighting!

The EP Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 31:57


Can a local high school really get through an entire year with no fighting? EPCHS is about to do it...unless we just jinxed them. Principal Matt Dugan joins us for a very interesting year in review from your community high school. We also look out for your health with a Stroke Awareness Month segment from OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital. Do you think you could host The EP Podcast? Time to prove it!   Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

FOXcast PT
Stroke Education in the Hispanic Community

FOXcast PT

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 24:09


To get the word out during National Stroke Awareness Month, this week on FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast, we speak with Neurologist and Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Dr. Violiza Inoah, MD. This year's focus of Stroke Awareness Month is the Hispanic Community, where stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Hispanic men and the third leading cause of death in Hispanic women. Dr. Inoah discusses what factors into these distressing stats and what steps need to be taken to improve them. The overall takeaway in Stroke Awareness education is to act quickly. If you or a loved one ever experiences any stroke symptoms (slurred speech, balance issues, losing sight in one or both eyes, difficulty raising both arms, facial drooping), call 911 immediately! As you'll soon hear, your hospital's medical staff will jump into action immediately, as every second counts.

FOXcast OT
Stroke Education in the Hispanic Community

FOXcast OT

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 24:09


To get the word out during National Stroke Awareness Month, this week on FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast, we speak with Neurologist and Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Dr. Violiza Inoah, MD. This year's focus of Stroke Awareness Month is the Hispanic Community, where stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Hispanic men and the third leading cause of death in Hispanic women. Dr. Inoah discusses what factors into these distressing stats and what steps need to be taken to improve them. The overall takeaway in Stroke Awareness education is to act quickly. If you or a loved one ever experiences any stroke symptoms (slurred speech, balance issues, losing sight in one or both eyes, difficulty raising both arms, facial drooping), call 911 immediately! As you'll soon hear, your hospital's medical staff will jump into action immediately, as every second counts.

FOXcast SLP
Stroke Education in the Hispanic Community

FOXcast SLP

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 24:09


To get the word out during National Stroke Awareness Month, this week on FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast, we speak with Neurologist and Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Dr. Violiza Inoah, MD. This year's focus of Stroke Awareness Month is the Hispanic Community, where stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Hispanic men and the third leading cause of death in Hispanic women. Dr. Inoah discusses what factors into these distressing stats and what steps need to be taken to improve them. The overall takeaway in Stroke Awareness education is to act quickly. If you or a loved one ever experiences any stroke symptoms (slurred speech, balance issues, losing sight in one or both eyes, difficulty raising both arms, facial drooping), call 911 immediately! As you'll soon hear, your hospital's medical staff will jump into action immediately, as every second counts.

Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine Radio
Outdoor Magazine Radio (5/10/25)

Mike Avery's Outdoor Magazine Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 116:29


Dr. Brian McFalda is my first guest this week. He's a hard core outdoorsman and a Neurologist at My Michigan Hospital in Midland. The medical team there helped my get through my recent stroke. We talk a stroke awareness and prevention as part of Stroke Awareness Month. Then Kerry Heckman from the Michigan DNR describes the status of clean up from the devastating northern Michigan ice storm. Hour two kicks off with Greg McClinchey of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Greg talks about the lamprey control project and why it's critical for the health of the Great Lakes fishery. Justin Tomei of MUCC is up next with details on proposed legislation to fund the DNR and how that could affect hunting and fishing license fees. We're talking late season turkey hunting and more in Hour 3 with Al Stewart. Al is a retired DNR Wildlife Biologist and head of the Nimrod Education Center at Hillsdale College.   We wrap it all up with Chef Dixie Dave Minar. This week it's a brook trout recipe.

Arizona's Morning News
Dr. Daniel Gonzalez, Barrow Neurological Institute

Arizona's Morning News

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 6:21


For this month's community spotlight, we speak with Dr. Daniel Gonzalez with Barrow Neurological Institute about Stroke Awareness Month.

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Total Media - Podcast
MSTV: ADAMH, Holzer, And PDQ

Total Media - Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 85:13


We've got a full show lined up with guests and great info you won't want to miss:

Y107 On-Demand
MU Health Care: Ask The Experts Podcast

Y107 On-Demand

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 5:52


May is Stroke Awareness Month and Dr. Brandi French Neurologist joined Cosmo to help understand stroke risks, some warning signs and what to do when a loved one may be having a stroke. www.muhealth.org/expertstrokecare

The Best of Azania Mosaka Show
Parenting and Parents: Coping with Parents who had a stroke - Heart and Stroke awareness month.

The Best of Azania Mosaka Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 19:23


    Relebogile Mabotja speaks to George Scola a stroke survivor and Founder & Director of The Stroke Survivors Foundation about coping with parents who had a stroke and focusing on stroke awareness during heart and stroke awareness month.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WellMed Radio
More things to know about stoke awareness

WellMed Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 26:00


May was Stroke Awareness Month, a moment to teach and raise awareness around the illness. Dr. Micheal Dunn from WellMed at Sinton explains early detection, common risk factors, and how to reduce serious injuries. Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Olivia Rahman, NP from WellMed at Ninth Ave North. Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher. Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities: 7 to 7:30 a.m. CT: San Antonio (930 AM The Answer) DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth]) 6:30 to 7 p.m. CT: Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer) 7 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM) Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities. 1 to 2 p.m. ET: Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Illuminating Hope
Stroke Awareness Month 2024 with Stroke Survivor Michael Mackie

Illuminating Hope

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 38:02


Michael Mackie a proud Midwesterner. Growing up, he always knew he wanted to be in TV. Or on TV. Or watching TV. (He's not picky.) "I even got my degree in broadcasting from the University of Iowa to prove to the world I was not only educated, but well-versed in sitcoms, game shows, and Oprah," he says. "Also, I got minors in French and acting as well. Someday, that will enable me to write, produce, direct, and star in a straight-to-video project in Quebec."Not only is Mackie an Aries with a Pisces rising, he's an eight-time Emmy-award winner. He's worked and freelanced for a variety of local television affiliates in Des Moines, Orlando, and Kansas City and was the co-host of a local, daily entertainment show, KC Live.A prolific writer by trade, Mackie recently became a member of the prestigious Society of American Travel Writers. In March, Mackie became the co-host of KCPBS's new travel show, Get Lost!—where he and co-host Lonita Cook throw a dart at the map and caution to the wind as they travel down the road really, really less traveled."My parents never could comprehend how I earned my keep stringing words together for the universe to appreciate," he says. "Frankly, that makes three of us. But I feel like it's what I was put on this earth to do. I was born to tell people's stories. Whether you read it—welp, that's up to you." https://www.michaelmackie.com/https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/stroke/symptomsSigns of a TIA or stroke may include:Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or trouble understanding speechSudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the bodySudden severe headache with no known causeSudden trouble seeing from one or both eyesSudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance or coordinationThe FAST test can help you remember what to do if you think someone is having a stroke.F — Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?A — Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?S — Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?T — Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away. Early treatment is essential.If you think you or someone else may be having a TIA or stroke, do not drive to the hospital or let someone else drive you. Call an ambulance so that medical personnel can begin lifesaving treatment on the way to the emergency room. During a stroke, every minute counts.Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233Hope House Hotline 816-461-HOPEhttps://www.hopehouse.net/

Healthy Matters - with Dr. David Hilden
S03_E14 - Brainstorms and Breakthroughs - The Science of Strokes

Healthy Matters - with Dr. David Hilden

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 29:15 Transcription Available


05/26/2024The Healthy Matters PodcastS03_E14 - Brainstorms and Breakthroughs - The Science of Strokes Chances are we've all known someone who has suffered a stroke, and it turns out they're a lot more common than we might think - nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. every year.  Brain health is essential to our wellbeing and suffering a stroke can have profound and even life-altering effects, assuming the patient survives the event.   But how can we identify a stroke?  What should we do when we see one?  What treatments and therapies are available - or better yet, what can we do to protect our brains?May is Stroke Awareness Month, and on Episode 14 we'll have the big brain on brains on our show, Neurologist Dr. Behnam Sabayan (MD, PhD) who will help us get our brains around this essential topic.  We'll go over what happens in the brain, risk factors, treatments, and outcomes for patients, as well as what keeps our brains happy and healthy.  Since time is of the essence whenever someone is having a stroke, we'll also break down the BE FAST acronym to give you the tools to identify and respond to someone having a stroke.  There's a lot to know about the brain when it comes to strokes, and we've got just the guest to walk us through it.  We hope you'll join us!Here are some resources:National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeThe American Stroke AssociationHennepin Healthcare Stroke CenterGot a question for the doc or a comment on the show?Keep an eye out for upcoming shows on social media!Email - healthymatters@hcmed.orgCall - 612-873-TALK (8255)Find out more at www.healthymatters.org

The Travel DJ Blend with DJ Brian B
How To Deal With Personal Disasters As A DJ

The Travel DJ Blend with DJ Brian B

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 23:17


Our job as a DJ is all about the "fun"...until life lands you a severe hit (that eventually happens to all of us in one way or another) which leads to a reality check in keeping things in perspective. I I had the privilege of sitting down and talking with Chris Atwood, a stroke survivor, a DJ himself with the SCE Event Group and genuinely just a good dude. He talks through his life before the stroke, during and where things stand now. Shoutouts to Mike Walter and Jason Jani who get their flowers from Chris on this episode as well. I'm on YOUTUBE! Please subscribe and share. Thanks in advance.Check out my podcast website and my premium podcast content community page.DJs: Interested in Heavy Hits Music Pool? Go to https://heavyhits.com/For my podcast listeners only, enter promo code: BRIANB - it gets you a 30 day trial for $5. Try it now.DJs: Did you know I launched a course? It's called the "Value Based DJ Course" which will help you land your ideal clients, get paid what you need and give you the flexibility to figure out how many events you want to work. Get it today at https://www.thedjscreativeedge.com/Have a topic you want covered? Drop me a DM at @thetraveldjblend. Has this podcast helped you? Share your thoughts by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast App.

Our Week: in Review
#220 - Stroke Awareness

Our Week: in Review

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 57:14


This week, Taylor and Sandy discuss their trip to a baseball game, Stroke Awareness Month, Matthew Perry's plea from the grave, a Thai sex scandal involving an adopted monk, trouble at the Reese's factory, a miraculous suit, the problem Ireland and much, much more! The all new segment Our Week's: Ask the Panel debuts!

EMS Today
The Importance of Bystander Stroke Education

EMS Today

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 20:11


During EMS Week and Stroke Awareness Month, JEMS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Ted Lee speaks with MedicZero Inc. about the significant delays in stroke care arising from a lack of bystander stroke awareness and recognition.

Michigan Insider
008 - May is Stroke Awareness Month 052124

Michigan Insider

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 17:01


May is Stroke Awareness Month See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WellMed Radio
Stroke Awareness Month

WellMed Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2024 26:00


May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to educate and raise awareness around the illness. Dr. Amber Stephens from Optum – Main St. discusses the most common risk factors and how to reduce the risk of serious injury. Tune in with co-hosts Ron Aaron and Dr. Tamika Perry from WellMed at Redbird Square. Listen to the podcast by searching for Docs in a Pod on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Podbean and Stitcher. Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities: 7 to 7:30 a.m. CT: San Antonio (930 AM The Answer) DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth]) 6:30 to 7 p.m. CT: Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer) 7 to 7:30 p.m. CT: Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM) Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities. 1 to 2 p.m. ET: Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)

Know Stroke Podcast
SnapCast: Keeping the Pace in May for Stroke Awareness Month

Know Stroke Podcast

Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later May 17, 2024 7:04


Chime In, Send Us a Text Message!In this SnapCast we recapped a great day out at the Trillium Spring 5K running alongside our friends from Tufts Medical Center Stroke and Young Adults (SAYA) program and past guest Jenna Muri-Rosenthal from Fit to Function Recovery.We're excited to continue our partnership with Vivistim as part of a  Know Stroke Podcast spotlight series for May! Last episode we spoke with Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, PT, PhD, FAPTA she is the Director of the Rehabilitation Science PhD Program School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences MGH Institute of Health Professionals.  She is also the Director if their Brain Recovery Lab.  She walked us through the science behind vagus nerve stimulation and her research findings with the Vivistim technology.Dropping next is an interview  with Tim Blinten, a young stroke survivor from Massachusetts who will speak to his real world experience with Vivistim. Thank you again  Vivistim for your support  in this stroke awareness month spotlight series!Disclaimer: “The MicroTransponder® Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System is intended to be used to stimulate the vagus nerve during rehabilitation therapy in order to reduce upper extremity motor deficits and improve motor function in chronic ischemic stroke patients with moderate to severe arm impairment. Do not use if you have had a bilateral or left cervical vagotomy. Risks may include, but are not limited to pain after surgery, hoarseness, bruising, swelling, coughing and throat irritation. While not observed in the Vivistim studies, infection leading to explant is a risk associated with any device surgery. For full safety information, please see www.vivistim.com/safety. Individual results may vary.”Regulatory note: In 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved paired vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for patients with moderate-to-severe upper extremity motor impairments following chronic ischemic stroke.New show supporter CTA for 2024-Mike Garrow For more information about joining our show or advertising with us visit: https://enable4us.comSupport the Show.Show credits:Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcastConnect with Us and Share our Show on Social:Website | Linkedin | Twitter | YouTube | FacebookKnow Stroke Podcast Disclaimer: Our podcast and media advertising services are for informational purposes only and do not constitute the practice of medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Know Stroke Podcast
Navigating Recovery with Vivistim®: A Deep Dive on Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation with Dr. Teresa Jacobson Kimberley

Know Stroke Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 60:06


Chime In, Send Us a Text Message!We're kicking off Stroke Awareness Month with our first business spotlight series in partnership with Vivistim®. On this episode we'll introduce you to Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, PT, PhD, FAPTA  Director of the Rehabilitation Science PhD Program School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences MGH Institute of Health Professionals.About our Guest:Dr. Kimberley is a Professor and Director of the Brain Recovery Lab in the MGH Institute's Department of Physical Therapy. She is also a research associate at Harvard Medical School, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Center for Neurotechnology and Neurorecovery. Her lab's cross-disciplinary focus is to understand the pathophysiology of sensory-motor impairment and facilitate recovery for people with neurologic disorders. The career-long impact of her work is reflected in numerous awards, including Physical Therapy's highest honor of being named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association. Connect with our guest Mention: VNS REHAB About Vivistim®:Vivistim® is the first FDA-approved neurostimulation device to pair vagus nerve stimulation with rehabilitation therapy and daily activities. This pairing helps strengthen the brain connections needed to improve hand and arm function. It's the only system of its kind, and it is proven safe and effective. The MicroTransponder® Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System is intended to be used to stimulate the vagus nerve during rehabilitation therapy in order to reduce upper extremity motor deficits and improve motor function in chronic ischemic stroke patients with moderate to severe arm impairment. Do not use if you have had a bilateral or left cervical vagotomy. Risks may include, but are not limited to pain after surgery, hoarseness, bruising, swelling, coughing and throat irritation. While not observed in the Vivistim studies, infection leading to explant is a risk associatedNew show supporter CTA for 2024-Mike Garrow Support Our Show! Thank you for helping us to continue to make great content. We appreciate your generosity! For more information about joining our show or advertising with us visit: https://enable4us.comSupport the Show.Support the show:Become a monthly subscriber for as low as $3 per month.Click here to subscribe.Be sure to give the show a like and share, & follow plus connect with us on social or contact us to support us as a show sponsor or become a guest on the Know Stroke Podcast. Visit website to to learn more: https://www.knowstrokepod.com/Show credits:Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcastConnect with Us and Share our Show on Social: Website | Linkedin | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

FOXcast PT
Stroke Awareness

FOXcast PT

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 24:42


In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month and Survive Stroke Week, this week's guest on FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast is distinguished neuroradiologist, Mahesh Jayaraman, MD, FACR, who explains the importance of acting quickly whenever someone experiences a sign of having a stroke, which could include a loss of balance, blurry vision, a drooping of one's face, arm weakness, or speech difficulty. Dr. Jayaraman talks about what first got him interested in studying the brain and how he became an advocate for stroke education. Likening them to a top-notch NASCAR pit crew, Dr. Jayaraman also discusses how a team of medical professionals jump into action after receiving a 911 call for someone who is thought to be having a stroke. Listen to this week's episode and learn what you need to do if you or someone you know is showing any symptoms of a stroke.

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FOXcast OT
Stroke Awareness

FOXcast OT

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 24:42


In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month and Survive Stroke Week, this week's guest on FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast is distinguished neuroradiologist, Mahesh Jayaraman, MD, FACR, who explains the importance of acting quickly whenever someone experiences a sign of having a stroke, which could include a loss of balance, blurry vision, a drooping of one's face, arm weakness, or speech difficulty. Dr. Jayaraman talks about what first got him interested in studying the brain and how he became an advocate for stroke education. Likening them to a top-notch NASCAR pit crew, Dr. Jayaraman also discusses how a team of medical professionals jump into action after receiving a 911 call for someone who is thought to be having a stroke. Listen to this week's episode and learn what you need to do if you or someone you know is showing any symptoms of a stroke.

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FOXcast SLP
Stroke Awareness

FOXcast SLP

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 24:42


In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month and Survive Stroke Week, this week's guest on FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast is distinguished neuroradiologist, Mahesh Jayaraman, MD, FACR, who explains the importance of acting quickly whenever someone experiences a sign of having a stroke, which could include a loss of balance, blurry vision, a drooping of one's face, arm weakness, or speech difficulty. Dr. Jayaraman talks about what first got him interested in studying the brain and how he became an advocate for stroke education. Likening them to a top-notch NASCAR pit crew, Dr. Jayaraman also discusses how a team of medical professionals jump into action after receiving a 911 call for someone who is thought to be having a stroke. Listen to this week's episode and learn what you need to do if you or someone you know is showing any symptoms of a stroke.

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Talk Back
Thursday, May 2 - Red Cross, Cancer Support Community, and CMC

Talk Back

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 94:38


Keeley from Red Cross talked about their upcoming blood drive. Then we spoke to Teresa Nygaaard and her team about their upcoming events. Then we spoke to Dr. Matz from Community Medical Center about Stroke Awareness Month.

Know Stroke Podcast
SnapCast: Stroke Awareness Month brought to you by Vivistim

Know Stroke Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 10:09


Chime In, Send Us a Text Message!May is Stroke Awareness MonthWe're excited to announce our partnership with Vivistim as part of a  Know Stroke Podcast spotlight series for May! Throughout the month of May we'll be bringing you two episodes highlighting the breakthrough technology of Vivistim to improve arm and hand function in stroke survivors impacted by chronic ischemic stroke.On our first episode in this May spotlight series we'll be speaking with Teresa Jacobson Kimberley, PT, PhD, FAPTA she is the Director of the Rehabilitation Science PhD Program School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences MGH Institute of Health Professionals.  She is also the Director if their Brain Recovery Lab.  She's walk us through the science behind vagus nerve stimulation and her research findings with the Vivistim technology.We'll follow this episode later in May with an interview  with Tim Blinten, a young stroke survivor from Massachusetts who will speak to his real world experience with Vivistim. Thank you again  Vivistim for your support  in this stroke awareness month spotlight series!Disclaimer: “The MicroTransponder® Vivistim® Paired VNS™ System is intended to be used to stimulate the vagus nerve during rehabilitation therapy in order to reduce upper extremity motor deficits and improve motor function in chronic ischemic stroke patients with moderate to severe arm impairment. Do not use if you have had a bilateral or left cervical vagotomy. Risks may include, but are not limited to pain after surgery, hoarseness, bruising, swelling, coughing and throat irritation. While not observed in the Vivistim studies, infection leading to explant is a risk associated with any device surgery. For full safety information, please see www.vivistim.com/safety. Individual results may vary.”Regulatory note: In 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved paired vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for patients with moderate-to-severe upper extremity motor impairments following chronic ischemic stroke.New show supporter CTA for 2024-Mike Garrow For more information about joining our show or advertising with us visit: https://enable4us.comSupport the Show.Support the show:Become a monthly subscriber for as low as $3 per month.Click here to subscribe.Be sure to give the show a like and share, & follow plus connect with us on social or contact us to support us as a show sponsor or become a guest on the Know Stroke Podcast. Visit website to to learn more: https://www.knowstrokepod.com/Show credits:Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcastConnect with Us and Share our Show on Social: Website | Linkedin | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

The Slow Road to Better
Episode 145 - Erin on Fox 5 DC - May 1 for Stroke Awareness Month

The Slow Road to Better

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 10:33


The Slow Road to Better crew talks about Erin's upcoming interview on Fox 5 DC to be aired May 1 starting at 8:30AM to kick off Stroke Awareness Month. Learn more about Erin's story and BE FAST!

What's Health Got to Do with It?
Strategies for preventing heart attacks and strokes

What's Health Got to Do with It?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 53:04


Today we explore strategies for preventing heart and stroke problems, in observance of American Heart and Stroke Awareness Month. Two doctors share valuable insights on maintaining cardiovascular health.

Michigan Insider
007 - Listener Mike calls in for Stroke Awareness Month 060623

Michigan Insider

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 13:32


Listener Mike calls in for Stroke Awareness MonthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Know Stroke Podcast
Senator Ben Ray Luján: A Survivor's Voice for Stroke Awareness & Policy Reform

Know Stroke Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 54:52


In this episode of the Know Stroke Podcast, we are honored to have special guest Senator Ben Ray Luján, who has been a dedicated advocate for stroke awareness and policy reform. Senator Luján serves as both a senator and a stroke survivor, making his insights and experiences invaluable. During the episode, Senator Luján highlights the importance of stroke awareness, particularly during the month of May, which is Stroke Awareness Month. He emphasizes the need for comprehensive policy reform and increased investments to address education and awareness gaps related to stroke. The Senator's impactful keynote address at the International Stroke Conference is also heard in this episode. His speech shed light on various critical topics surrounding stroke, leaving a lasting impact on the audience. Key discussion points covered in the episode include: Personal Journey with Stroke Recovery: Senator Luján shares his own personal journey with stroke recovery, emphasizing how this experience has shaped his advocacy work. His firsthand knowledge allows him to understand the challenges faced by stroke survivors and the importance of supporting their recovery. Reducing the Stigma Around Stroke: The episode addresses the significance of breaking the stigma around stroke. Senator Luján advocates for open conversations, public awareness campaigns, and sharing personal stories of stroke survivors to dispel misconceptions and foster a supportive environment. Investment and Policy Reform: Senator Luján stresses the need for investments and policy reforms to improve education and awareness of stroke. This includes increased funding for public health campaigns, research into risk factors and prevention strategies, and collaboration with healthcare professionals and advocacy groups to develop evidence-based educational programs. Addressing Healthcare Staffing Issues: Access to rehabilitation services is a critical aspect of stroke recovery. Senator Luján discusses the importance of addressing healthcare staffing shortages by investing in training programs and incentives to attract and retain healthcare professionals. Ensuring access to quality rehabilitation support for stroke survivors across the country is a key goal. Expansion of Broadband Connectivity for Telehealth Services: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of telehealth services, including Project Echo, in providing remote access to specialized care. Senator Luján emphasizes the need to expand broadband connectivity to bridge the digital divide and enable telehealth services. This expansion will enhance access to care for stroke survivors, particularly those in underserved areas. This episode with Senator Ben Ray Luján is a powerful exploration of stroke awareness, personal experiences, and the necessary policy reforms. Listeners gain valuable insights into the journey of a stroke survivor-turned-advocate and the steps needed to improve stroke education, reduce stigma, and ensure access to quality care and support for all stroke survivors. Show Credits: Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast. Be sure to give the show a like and share, & follow and connect with us on social or contact us to support us as a show sponsor or become a guest on the Know Stroke Podcast. Visit website to to learn more: https://www.knowstrokepod.com/ Connect with Us and Share our Show on Social: Website | Linkedin | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook

FOXcast PT
Stroke Prevention & Treatment (S4, E11)

FOXcast PT

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 30:51


Keeping the conversation going during Stroke Awareness Month, this week we welcome neurologist and medical director of the McLaren Stroke Program in Flint, Michigan, Dr. Sunita Tummala, MD, to FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast. Dr. Tummala takes us through her early career and why she chose neurology and then details the work she currently performs for patients who have had a stroke, including how to best serve them during the recovery process and the benefits of receiving physical, occupational, or speech-language pathology. Dr. Tummala sheds light on the critical significance of prompt symptom recognition and immediate action in the case of strokes, which remain among the leading causes of death in the U.S. Since Dr. Tummala is also a music fanatic, we end this week's episode by talking about The Beatles, Bono, and music therapy's top song—which may surprise you.