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18: Stroke Awareness
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May is Stroke Awareness Month. Knowing the signs of a stroke are vital in saving brain function when a stroke occurs. In this special two-segment episode, the Vedalas talk to Jennie Melendez, a Healer at Norman Regional who is also a stroke survivor. The brothers get a first-hand account from Jennie as she shares her story. The doctors then bring in Holly Costner, DO and Lane Tinsley, MD to give their professional advice on stroke and describe the lifesaving care they perform on stroke patients coming into the emergency department who then come into our in-patient care.
Guest bios:
Jennie Melendez, MBA is a communications professional with experience in news, print, higher education and state level agency. In her latest role, Jennie is a marketing and communications specialist for Norman Regional Health System. Jennie received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/Broadcasting from Oklahoma State University and received her MBA in Integrated Marketing Communications from Oklahoma City University.
Jennie is a hemorrhagic stroke survivor, with her stroke happening on April 22, 2022 during a normal day at work. She tells us her story and what she has had to overcome in her recovery.
Holly Costner, DO is an Emergency Medicine Physician at Norman Regional Health System. Dr. Costner is also the co-medical director of Norman Regional’s Stroke Committee with Dr. Tinsley.
Lane Tinsley, MD, is Norman Regional Health System’s first Neuro-Hospitalist, treating acute neurological issues for actively admitted patients in the hospital. Dr. Tinsley has 7 years of experience managing adult patients with strokes, seizures/epilepsy, headache disorders and dementia. She is the co-medical director of Norman Regional’s Stroke Committee, along with Dr. Costner.
Links:
Holly Costner, DO
Lane Tinsley, MD
Norman Regional Stroke Center of Excellence
Norman Regional Stroke Support Group
This podcast is for educational purposes only. The information in this show is not to be used as medical advice. If you are needing medical care, please consult with your physician.
Norman Regional is hiring! See all our open opportunities here: https://careers.normanregional.com/careers-home/
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