Stroke Sisters: Stories of Strength and Resilience

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Angie Read

28 June 2025

40m 8s

Reach Out! Janice Johnson's Triumph Over Stroke

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Janice Johnson, a retired tech industry pioneer and Black woman, shares her incredible story of resilience after surviving a bilateral stroke during the COVID-19 pandemic. Faced with paralysis and the inability to speak, Janice’s recovery journey was challenging. Her husband and daughter played crucial roles in her rehabilitation. Janice’s husband, a social worker, secured necessary services to aid her recovery. Her mental toughness, rooted in being born during the civil rights movement, helped her overcome the challenges of recovery.

80% of strokes are preventable. Get screened today for your risks of stroke and/or cardiovascular diseases.

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