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Beating the Odds: A Pastor’s Journey Through Advanced, Lifesaving Heart Care
When Pastor Vic Comstock, 63, arrived at a hospital near his home in Moberly, Missouri, he thought he was battling pneumonia. Vic faced a series of life-threatening complications, including sepsis, respiratory failure, and dehydration.
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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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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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Pregnancy Myths, Busted
Questions during pregnancy are common. Unfortunately, a large amount of misinformation exists. Read on to debunk some common pregnancy myths.
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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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Closing the Gap: Addressing Black Maternal Mortality
An all-inclusive approach across health providers and communities can help address the disparity in Black maternal mortality rates.
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Combating the Black maternal health crisis: The vital role of doulas
Black maternal morbidity and mortality rates in the United States have reached alarming levels, revealing a profound and systemic disparity in health care outcomes. Nationally, Black women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Pediatric Stroke: What You Need to Know
Of the many worries parents have for their kids, suffering a stroke is rarely at the top of the list.
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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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Metro East Vascular Access Center
The main goal of the Metro East Dialysis Access Center (DAC) at Memorial Hospital is to provide safe, quick, and effective dialysis interventions.