She had a stroke at 21; so did her co-worker
Sep 11, 2019
Two young women forge a bond from their life-altering experiences with stroke.
Stories From the Heart
This series from ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ News chronicles the inspiring journeys of heart disease and stroke survivors, caregivers and advocates.
She appeared to be a healthy athlete, but nobody had checked her heart
Sep 3, 2019
Doctors thought she had asthma, but getting the right treatment let her realize what 22 is supposed to feel like.
Mysterious stroke at 38 changed how popular speaker connects with a crowd
Aug 28, 2019
After a stroke, author and education consultant Allison Zmuda had to relearn how to do what she excelled at.
A new heart saved her – and it came with the name of the teen who gave it
Aug 20, 2019
After a heart transplant transformed her life, an Arizona woman honors the donor who made it possible.
A daughter makes lifesaving plea to 911: Coach me through CPR?
Aug 12, 2019
After her mother's heart stopped, a woman's CPR training kicked in – with guidance from a 911 dispatcher.
Stroke showed he wasn't bulletproof – but he could still be a hero
Aug 6, 2019
At 44, Oklahoma's A.Jaye Johnson had to relearn how to walk and talk. Step by step, he's become a super example for the kids he loves.
A date with "the heartbreaker," then open-heart surgery
Jul 29, 2019
Struggling to breathe during a post-lunch stroll, Angie Bryan thought she was having a panic attack or perhaps had caught pneumonia. It turned out to be a serious heart condition.
With help, a boy's dreams of flight get to soar despite his heart issues
Jul 22, 2019
Envoy Air gives a lift to a Montana 8-year-old whose family is counting on a breakthrough that would put his future up in the air – which is just where he wants it.
Doctor's 'little heart attack' turned scary – and inspired big changes
Jul 17, 2019
At first, Philadelphia pathologist Dr. Michael Feldman shrugged off his heart attack. But after it took major work to save him, his whole family changed.
After stroke, radio legend walks the talk of self-care
Jul 12, 2019
Two weeks after losing her mother, Philadelphia radio legend Patty Jackson had a stroke. She ignored it for two days. Now she's an advocate for stroke awareness and self-care.