Angie Read
28 June 2025
40m 8s
Reach Out! Janice Johnson's Triumph Over Stroke
00:00
40:08
Angie Read
28 June 2025
40m 8s
00:00
40:08
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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