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In this episode, we explore the critical role of social determinants of health (SDOH) in stroke prevention and recovery with an incredible panel of experts from the Bugher Collaborative. Our guests include:
- Dr. Nirupama Yechoor, Principal Investigator at Mass General Hospital and leader of the Bugher Collaborative.
- Dr. Devanshi Choksi, neurologist and colleague of Dr. Yechoor at Mass General.
- Rachel Kitagawa and Sofia Constantinescu, neurology postgraduates from Yale University.
We dive into:
- The Bugher Collaborative: Its mission, the partnership between Mass General, Yale, and UCSF, and how it addresses equity in stroke care.
- Research Highlights: Insights into how socioeconomic status, access to care, and community support affect stroke outcomes.
- Yale’s Findings: Key demographic differences uncovered through their research and what they reveal about health equity.
- The Road Ahead: Next steps for the collaborative and their vision for improving stroke care.
- Magic Wand Wishes: What each guest would change to improve stroke prevention and recovery if they had unlimited resources.
This conversation builds on our discussion of the 2024 ASA Stroke Prevention Guidelines, offering a deeper dive into the intersection of health equity and stroke care.
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Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast.
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