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  3. La American Stroke Association nombra a los Stroke Heroes de 2023
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Published: May 03, 2023

La American Stroke Association nombra a los Stroke Heroes de 2023

Mediante premios anuales a nivel nacional, la American Stroke Association (Asociación Estadounidense de Accidentes Cerebrovasculares) destaca a personas y grupos que enfrentan la quinta causa de muerte más importante del país.
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Justine Knight

Caregiver Hero – Justine Knight
As a high school sophomore, Justine Knight became her father’s biggest advocate when he had a stroke in 2008. Eventually, she became his primary caregiver, and she and her husband, Jason, modified their home and habits to accommodate his physical limitations.

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Caregiver Hero – Justine Knight
As a high school sophomore, Justine Knight became her father’s biggest advocate when he had a stroke in 2008. Eventually, she became his primary caregiver, and she and her husband, Jason, modified their home and habits to accommodate his physical limitations.

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William Hicks

Equity Hero – Dr. William Hicks

Vascular neurologist William “BJ” Hicks is committed to treating stroke survivors and reducing stroke incidence in under-resourced communities.

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Equity Hero – Dr. William Hicks

Vascular neurologist William “BJ” Hicks is committed to treating stroke survivors and reducing stroke incidence in under-resourced communities.

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Stamp Out Stroke

Group Heroes – Stamp Out Stroke

A program of Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Hospital, Stamp Out Stroke provides stroke education to hundreds of people — from teens at a science summer camp to residents of senior housing — with a focus on under-resourced areas.

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Group Heroes – Stamp Out Stroke

A program of Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Hospital, Stamp Out Stroke provides stroke education to hundreds of people — from teens at a science summer camp to residents of senior housing — with a focus on under-resourced areas.

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Mariah Fisher

Pediatric Hero – Mariah Fisher

In 2018, a massive stroke caused by an arteriovenous malformation changed 12-year-old Mariah Fisher’s life. Despite what she lost due to her stroke — including most of the seventh and eighth grades — she never lost her positive attitude and determination to get better.

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Mariah Fisher

Pediatric Hero – Mariah Fisher

In 2018, a massive stroke caused by an arteriovenous malformation changed 12-year-old Mariah Fisher’s life. Despite what she lost due to her stroke — including most of the seventh and eighth grades — she never lost her positive attitude and determination to get better.

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Debra Meyerson

Survivor Hero – Debra Meyerson

A stroke in 2010 nearly killed Debra Meyerson. As she struggled to forge a new identity, she wrote the book “Identity Theft: Rediscovering Ourselves After Stroke.” She and her husband, Steve Zuckerman, then founded Stroke Onward, a nonprofit whose mission is to ensure stroke survivors and supporters have resources to rebuild identities and rewarding lives.

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Debra Meyerson

Survivor Hero – Debra Meyerson

A stroke in 2010 nearly killed Debra Meyerson. As she struggled to forge a new identity, she wrote the book “Identity Theft: Rediscovering Ourselves After Stroke.” She and her husband, Steve Zuckerman, then founded Stroke Onward, a nonprofit whose mission is to ensure stroke survivors and supporters have resources to rebuild identities and rewarding lives.

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ProMedica Stroke Network

Voters’ Choice Hero – ProMedica Stroke Network

The ProMedica Toledo Stroke Network takes a holistic approach to stroke prevention and care — making an impact across Ohio and around the globe.

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Voters’ Choice Hero – ProMedica Stroke Network

The ProMedica Toledo Stroke Network takes a holistic approach to stroke prevention and care — making an impact across Ohio and around the globe.

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