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Time is Brain: Quick Action by Family and RWJBH

"Time is Brain,” isn’t just a catchy tagline, Dr. Rybinnik notes. Parts of the brain can die if they do not receive proper blood flow for too long
The slogan “Time is Brain,” is often used to educate individuals about the importance of acting quickly when they think someone ...
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Record-setting Action Stops a Man’s Stroke in its Tracks

"From the ED to rehab, everyone at RWJUH Somerset was very attentive. They helped me in any way I needed."
Anthony Maceiko of Bridgewater had two headaches to deal with when he woke up on February 1, 2021. The first was two feet of ...
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New Treatment Stops a Stroke - Joyce's Story

“I got this miracle shot, and I hope it helps other people like it helped me. I’m blessed, lucky and grateful.”
A Woman Benefits From a New Clot-busting Drug Being Studied at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Joyce Lockwood still ...
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Division I Soccer Player’s Comeback after Suffering a Stroke

At each step of her stroke recovery, Margot focused on returning to the sport she loved.
This past summer, Margot Ridgeway, 21, played soccer for a club team in Spain while her mom, Donna, and her family watched her ...
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Stopping a Stroke in Its Tracks

“Miraculously, I regained all movement and speech”
With quick action, a multidisciplinary neurocritical care team identifies a hemorrhagic stroke in progress and prevents ...
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STROKE SIGNS: A Cautionary Tale that could Save Your Life

“If your body is telling you to, seek medical help.”
If it could happen to him, it could happen to anyone. There’s still a tone of disbelief in Donnell’s voice as he recounts May 1, ...
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Emergency Department - Joe's Story

“I’m 86 so I don’t know how much time I have left but I want to be able to enjoy whatever time I do have,” said Joe. “Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus has made that possible.”
You really never know when you may need to use your local hospital. When Joe Grysko suffered a stroke a few days short of his 86 ...
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In An Instant: Read Anthony's Stroke Story

“I’ve learned you never give up”
After suffering stroke, Anthony is feeling more like himself—and thankful In one moment, life can take us on a completely new ...
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Therapy Helps Manicurist Reclaim Life After Stroke

I am grateful for the wonderful therapists at Somerset Medical Center who were so caring and concerned about me. They pushed me and motivated me to recover.
For 25 years, MaryAnn Dellanno’s hands have been her livelihood. As a manicurist, she relied on nimble fingers to file and ...
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