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From Emergency to Empowerment: John Cline’s Stroke Story

When John’s left arm slid across his desk, he knew something was wrong, but he didn’t move it. His arm moving on its own concerned him and alerted him to tell his wife, Laura.

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Nicole Needed an Innovative Alzheimer's Treatment. Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital Made It Easier for Her to Access.

On a recent Wednesday morning, Nicole Bodey sat with a smile beneath a warm blanket in the Cancer and Infusion Center at Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital. Her husband of 57 years, Bud Bodey, sat by her side, as he always does after driving Nicole from their Springfield, Missouri, home to the hospital for her newly approved innovative infusion treatment for early stage Alzheimer’s disease.

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After Treadmill Collapse, Fast Stroke Care at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Saved Richard

Richard Hood’s workouts at his St. Peters gym were rigorous and routine. The 78-year-old would split his hour and a half evenly between running on a treadmill and lifting weights. So when he began feeling dizzy during a January gym visit, Richard knew he wasn’t just tired.

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Two EMS Experts Weigh in on Why it’s Important to Call 911 Immediately in the Case of Stroke

When it comes to stroke, it’s crucial to know how to recognize its signs and symptoms so you can access care quickly and preserve brain function. One acronym — BE FAST — can make it easier to identify a stroke, which happens when there’s a blockage to the brain’s blood supply (an ischemic stroke) or a sudden rupture and bleeding in the brain (a hemorrhagic stroke).

BE FAST stands for:

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How to Stay Active, Safe, and Motivated to Exercise This Winter

We answer your questions about working out in cold weather.

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Noticing the Signs and Symptoms of Stroke Can Help Save a Life

Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer from stroke every year, according to the American Stroke Association, making stroke the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States.

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Is It a Cold or Allergies? Quiz Yourself

Is It a Cold or Allergies? Quiz Yourself

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Prepare for and Prevent Seasonal Viruses

Winter’s frigid temperatures often drive us to gather indoors with family and friends, increasing the risk of developing a respiratory illness. The lessons learned from managing COVID-19 help with other winter illnesses such as colds, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which can significantly affect young children. Medical experts remind us to:

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How to Keep Your Mood From Falling Like the Leaves

Many people call fall their favorite season.

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What is a stroke and how can I prevent one?

May is National Stroke Awareness Month Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer from stroke every year, according to the American Stroke Association, making stroke the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States.