Tucson Weightlifter Wins Gold 16 Months After Stroke
Lori Grijalva couldn't move her right side after a stroke at 64. Today, she's back on the competition platform winning gold medals and teaching others to recognize warning signs.
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Dr. Pimple Popper Recovers from Stroke, Returns to Show
Reality TV dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee survived a stroke last fall and bounced back to filming within months. Her recovery story offers hope for stroke survivors everywhere.
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Good Samaritan Offers Free Stroke Screenings April 30
Good Samaritan Hospital is giving community members free stroke screenings on April 30, helping people catch warning signs early. The preventive health event could save lives by identifying stroke risks before they become emergencies.
Thailand Police Apologize After Mistaking Stroke for Drunk Driving
Police in Thailand issued a public apology after officers mistook a stroke victim for a drunk driver, delaying critical medical care. The incident has sparked important changes in how emergency responders identify medical crises.
Nurse Spots Stroke, Saves Husband Visiting His Sick Wife
When Gary Ragsdale arrived at the hospital to visit his wife who was recovering from a stroke, he didn't realize he was having one too. Quick-thinking nurse Heather Hawkins noticed the warning signs and saved his life.