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Stroke took her speech

Samantha fought back.

Stroke took her speech

Samantha fought back.

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Ken and Evelyn Paton
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How virtual medicine saved Ken

His stroke was diagnosed at a distance using video technology, so treatment could start right away.
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Medication saved Heather’s life

She sometimes went without groceries to pay for it. Now she’s fighting for universal pharmacare
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A love story saved

Donna was dying; only a heart transplant could save her. Then her husband had a heart attack.
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Paul’s long journey back

After a heart attack, his toughest challenge was recovering his mental health.
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Keeping new hearts beating

Patients like Donna face complications after heart transplant. New research by Dr. Sharon Chih could give them more healthy years.

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Beating stroke by saving brain cells

Research by Dr. Yu Tian Wang is revealing new ways to protect brain cells after a stroke.

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A helping hand for caregivers

Are you caring for someone with heart disease or stroke? Our online community is a moderated, welcoming space to share and get support.
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