It was a routine day in June 2019 when Jessica Pannell dropped off her daughter at daycare. But, within minutes, things took a drastic...
Neuroscience Articles
Abbeville plumber back to work after stroke thanks to his wife’s quick thinking and fast care at Our Lady of Lourdes
Connie Gremillion was in her Abbeville home the morning of January 22, 2023, when she heard a sudden crash from the kitchen. Startled, she...
Stroke Recovery in the Middle Years
At 49, Shannon's life took an unexpected turn when a stroke struck without warning. “When I woke up, I was not able to move. I tried to...
The Power of Prompt Action: A Stroke, Fast Treatment and Recovery at St. Francis Medical Center
Although Ms. Willie Mae Davis downplays her experience of having a stroke last November at her home in Bosco, her story is a testament to...
Daughter’s Quick Thinking Leads to Father’s Stroke Recovery
Picture a typical Sunday morning in December. A dad is making breakfast for his daughters before his youngest’s final “Mississippi Ballet...
Protect Your Brain: Understanding Stroke Signs, Treatment and Prevention
Stroke is a leading cause of death in Mississippi and Louisiana, but learning the signs, symptoms and risk factors for stroke can save...
Stroke Demographics: Who Is Most at Risk and Why?
Several factors increase a person’s risk of having a stroke, and age is the biggest. Stroke risk increases as a person gets older, but...
Beyond Age: Stroke Risk and TIAs in Younger People
While strokes are most commonly associated with older people, it’s a misconception that they only happen to the elderly. Data shows that...
Reducing Stroke Risk During Pregnancy
Pregnancy-related strokes are among the most common causes of serious, long-term disability after pregnancy. Fortunately, they are rare,...