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Edward Wong, MD, found himself in an unexpected situation. “I was sitting in front of the television, and I began having numbness on the right side of my face,” he said. His medical training kicked in as the numbness spread to his right hand and leg. Continue Reading Meet Ed
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One year after having a stroke, Laura was celebrating her recovery. “I stood up in church and told everyone, I’ve almost made a year,” she says. Continue Reading Meet Laura
Katherine knew that managing work, marriage, and school would be difficult. But she had no idea she would also be recovering from a stroke and subsequent brain surgery. Continue Reading Meet Katherine
Tracy, an opera singer, artist, and activist based in San Francisco, never let anything slow her down. Then, at a pivotal point in her career, she had a stroke. Continue Reading Meet Tracy
Jason is a former college athlete who centered his life around sports. In his free time, he played pickleball and hockey. Continue Reading Meet Jason
Bob and his wife Kathy were driving home from lunch when he suddenly felt disoriented. They pulled the car over. His son’s girlfriend, who had joined them for lunch, drove them home. Continue Reading Meet Bob
For years, Tony managed restaurants and directed busy kitchens. “Cooking is one of my biggest passions,” he shared. “My outside life could have been a mess, but in that kitchen, everything was under control, and that’s my happy place.” Continue Reading Meet Tony
When Cheryl’s right leg suddenly felt numb on a visit to her daughter, she thought it was just asleep. Continue Reading Meet Cheryl