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Oklahoma City Heart and Stroke Walk Draws Hundreds

TLNA — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:57:06 +0000

Heart and Stroke Walk Highlights Heart Health Oklahoma City recently hosted its annual Heart and Stroke Walk, organized by the American Heart Association of Oklahoma City. The event saw hundreds of participants gather downtown to support heart health awareness and raise funds for stroke survivors and related research. Event Details and Participation The walk began […]

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Young Fresno Woman’s Stroke Ordeal Reveals Rising Trend

TLNA — Fri, 31 May 2024 19:59:07 +0000

Fresno Woman’s Stroke Ordeal Reiko Rushing, a woman in her 30s from Fresno, California, found herself in an unexpected battle against a stroke, an ailment once predominantly associated with older adults. Rushing’s ordeal sheds light on the growing trend of strokes among younger demographics. Ignoring Warning Signs Rushing, an educator, initially dismissed her symptoms during […]

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Surviving Stroke: A 21-Year-Old’s Story of Resilience in Aurora, Colorado

TLNA — Tue, 28 May 2024 03:05:24 +0000

In a heartwarming tale of survival and resilience, 21-year-old Melody McMurray from Aurora, Colorado, is sharing her journey of overcoming a stroke earlier this year. McMurray’s experience serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of stroke awareness and timely intervention. Recognizing the Signs: Stroke Awareness Saves Lives McMurray vividly recalls the onset of her […]

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Surviving a Stroke at 21: Melody McMurray’s Story

TLNA — Mon, 27 May 2024 06:43:35 +0000

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — A 21-year-old who survived a stroke is sharing her story in hopes of raising awareness and maybe even saving a life. Melody McMurray, a resident of Aurora, Colorado, found herself facing an unexpected health crisis earlier this year when she experienced a stroke at the young age of 21. Her story […]

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Stroke Awareness Month: Identifying Signs and Reducing Risks

TLNA — Fri, 10 May 2024 19:45:50 +0000

In a recent statement by Nima Ramezan-Arab, M.D., the medical director at MemorialCare Neuroscience Institute, Long Beach Medical Center, stroke emerges as a significant threat to public health, with its prevalence both globally and within the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stroke stands as a leading cause of […]

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