Desi Talk

May 3, 2024 28 DESI TALK A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age. Just ask Glenn, a 48-year-old father who rolled over to hit the snooze button on his phone, fell off the bed and couldn’t get up. Calling out to his wife for help, she recognized his face, arm and leg weakness as classic stroke symptoms, and immediately called 911 for help. Each year, more than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke, with 15 percent occurring in people between the ages of 18 and 45.* But at JFK University Medical Center, we’re ready to help you, stay you. With three state designated Comprehensive Stroke Centers and seven Primary Stroke Centers, Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute provides the most advanced stroke care at the largest neurology and neurosurgery program in New Jersey. Our experts employ powerful clot-busting therapies, pioneer the most advanced diagnostic technologies and interventional treatments, as well as spearhead specialized rehabilitative care. So when a stroke strikes, we’re ready. Scan the QR code to learn more about Glenn's story. *American Heart Association WE’RE STROKE EXPERTS, SO YOU CAN STAY A FAMILY EXPERT.