Stroke and COVID-19: Staying Active at Home
Stories of the Relentless: A Binge Worthy Series by the American Heart Association
Release Date: 08/31/2020
Episode 6: How Inequity Impacts the Heart
Stories of the Relentless: A Binge Worthy Series by the American Heart Association
This completes the six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, and his resilient pursuit of health and equity for all.
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Episode 5: How Inequity Impacts Dignity of Life
Stories of the Relentless: A Binge Worthy Series by the American Heart Association
This is episode five of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing on his resilient pursuit of health and equity for all despite challenges of structural racism.
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Episode 4: How Inequity Impacts Mental Health
Stories of the Relentless: A Binge Worthy Series by the American Heart Association
This is episode four of Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing mental health and wellness.
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Episode 3: How Inequity Impacts Access to Care
Stories of the Relentless: A Binge Worthy Series by the American Heart Association
This is episode three of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing on access to care in a new and innovative way by addressing social issues including prevention, food insecurity, homelessness and more.
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Episode 2: How Equity Impacts a Seat at the Table
Stories of the Relentless: A Binge Worthy Series by the American Heart Association
This is episode two of a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy, focusing on what it means to have a seat at the proverbial table, creating a more equitable playing field in the workplace.
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Equity: The Impact and Legacy of Bernard J. Tyson
Stories of the Relentless: A Binge Worthy Series by the American Heart Association
This is an introduction to a six-part series on social equity.
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Relentless Cities: NYC and Health Disparities
Stories of the Relentless: A Binge Worthy Series by the American Heart Association
This episode is hosted by award-winning correspondent Trymaine Lee, with a story profile on pastor and gospel recording artist Donnie McClurkin who testifies about his journey with diabetes.
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Relentless Cities: NYC and COVID-19
Stories of the Relentless: A Binge Worthy Series by the American Heart Association
COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on New York City. On the frontlines have been physicians whose personal and professional lives have been affected by the virus; like Dr. Larry Phillips, Board President for the American Heart Association in NYC and Dr. Samer Kottiech, a Venezuelan cardiologist and founder of a clinic that serves Spanish monolingual patients. He also had COVID-19.
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Relentless Cities: NYC Change Agents
Stories of the Relentless: A Binge Worthy Series by the American Heart Association
Relentless Cities is a series of powerful conversations documenting a community’s pursuit of health in the face of COVID- 19, racial injustice, and health inequities.
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Covid-19 and Health Disparities Hit Home in Detroit
Stories of the Relentless: A Binge Worthy Series by the American Heart Association
This is an introduction to powerful stories and conversations about health in US cities. Covid-19 has hit communities of color and front-line workers the hardest.
info_outlineStaying Active at Home Moderated by Emmy Award-winning news anchor and journalist Carey Peña, this episode features stroke survivor Kelly Fucheck and Dr. Rani Whitfield, a board-certified family physician and sports medicine expert.
When Fucheck had two strokes on the same day, she was just 32 years old, severely overweight and a smoker with no fitness regimen. Nine years later, she owns a wellness company and has worked hard to live healthier, including losing weight and being more active. Her physical transformation has helped her weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitfield discusses why physical activity is important for stroke survivors and shares tips and resources for staying active even while staying at home.