Giving Thanks

It’s important to reflect on what matters the most during this holiday season and also recognize and assist those less fortunate that are in need.I wish you and your families all the best of health and happiness and thank you for being part of my community here on Know-Stroke.org as well as perhaps being part of our …

Special Edition Episode 63 for World Stroke Day #GreaterThanStroke

Listen to This Episode #GreaterThanStroke This year’s theme for World Stroke Day 2023 is stroke prevention. One in four of us will have a stroke in our lifetime. It is estimated that 90% of those strokes could be prevented by addressing a small number of risk factors including high blood pressure (hypertension), irregular heartbeat (atrial …

Maximizing Safe Home Mobility Access

Addressing one of the most important issues in stroke discharge and recovery with home mobility expert guest Justin Oakley, MSOTR/L Co-founder and Chief Development Officer at Oakley Home Access Preparing your home for all of life’s changes after a stroke can be overwhelming. In fact, the word discharge can be terrifying for both survivor, caregiver …

Please Nominate Ralph Preston of Stroke Buddies for CNN’s 2023 Hero Award

Regarding my Nomination for Ralph Preston of Stroke Buddies for CNN’s Hero Award. Here’s what I submitted recently to CNN and why I believe Ralph Preston should receive the 2023 CNN Hero Award. Time Sensitive: If you have been impacted by any of Ralph’s great work I encourage you to nominate him as well to …

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Learn About Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs) and the Stroke Survival Chain of Command The University of Cincinnati’s Christopher T. Richards, MD, recently joined us on the Know Stroke Podcast to discuss the past, present and future of mobile stroke units. Image Source: UC Health More on this Episode: The 50th episode of the Know Stroke …

2023 American Heart Association Stroke Hero Award

Please Cast Your Vote for Mike Garrow from the Know Stroke Podcast! Vote for Mike Here! Announcement Featured on the latest Know Stroke Podcast Bonus Episode > Listen Now! About the AHA/ASA Voters’ Choice Hero Award and How to Vote for show co-host Mike Garrow The Voters’ Choice Hero award nominee link to vote for …

The “Demand and Supply” Economics of Driving Neuroplasticty in Stroke Recovery

Know Stroke Podcast Episode 42 Unlocking the Human Superpower of Neuroplasticity with Dr. Mike Studer If you follow the neuro rehab space you’d be hard pressed not to come across the work of our latest guest, Dr. Mike Studer.  Mike is the co founder of Spark Rehabilitation and Wellness and adjunct professor at the Oregon State University DPT …

Happy Holidays! Know Stroke Podcast

It’s been quite an amazing year for us, and we owe it all to you, our listeners and guests! The heart above is made of guest image tiles from show episodes, and every conversation has helped further shape our mission. As the year comes to a close we wanted to be sure we thank you …

Spotlight on Shirley Ryan AbilityLab for World Stroke Day

World Stroke Day is observed today on October 29 to underscore the serious nature and high rates of stroke, raise awareness of the prevention and treatment of the condition, and ensure better care and support for survivors. In our spotlight podcast for World Stroke Day we set out to feature a team doing great work …

What You Might Not Know About Afib (Atrial Fibrillation)

Know All Your Risks- Check Out Our Latest Know Stroke Podcast where we spotlight Afib and a new technology that is using voice to save lives! Listen to This Episode Now! As we close out September, you might not know it is also Afib Awareness Month. Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is the most common irregular heartbeat …