Ascension St. John Shares Signs, Symptoms and a Survivor’s Story During Stroke Month

May is Stroke Month and Ascension St. John is sharing important information to raise awareness for stroke symptoms and risk reduction.

When a patient shows signs of a stroke, seconds matter. Medical Director of the Ascension St. John Heyman Stroke Center, Dr. Rahul Rahangdale, visited with Fox 23 to share the signs and symptoms of a stroke and how the team at St. John provides timely, comprehensive care for stroke patients.

Additionally, 43-year old stroke survivor Stephen Goodroad shared his personal story after experiencing a stroke and receiving care at Ascension St. John. Stephen has made a tremendous recovery and continues to take things one day at a time.

The Ascension St. John Heyman Stroke Center is the first and only Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in eastern Oklahoma. Our 24/7 emergency stroke care center provides the advanced technology and acute intervention therapies needed to decrease serious brain injury. Additionally, our commitment to expanding specialized care closer to home is reflected in the Primary Stroke Center designations at both Ascension St. John Jane Phillips and Ascension St. John Broken Arrow.

Watch the full story from Fox 23 HERE.