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When having a stroke, every second counts. It wasn't until Rich knew something was very wrong that he took action. Hear his story and why recognizing the signs of stroke made a big difference.

A stroke can happen anytime and without warning. Dr. Jin-Moo Lee, a Washington University neurologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, shares with Fox2Now what a stroke looks like and how to prevent one. #strokemonth

Throughout the month of May, we celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and we stand together always.

Do you know what's in the COVID-19 vaccine?

Fast, accurate treatment for stroke is critical for preserving brain function and preventing death. Learn more about the importance of calling 911 if you suspect you or another is showing signs of a stroke. #strokemonth #relentlesstogether http://ow.ly/MTs050EQGbj

This year, May 20 marks the fourth annual National STOP THE BLEED Day. Knowing how to control bleeding from a serious injury is essential knowledge to keep you and those around you safe. Although many aspects of daily life have been on hold for more than a year, traumatic injuries have continued to occur. If you are interested in taking a class check-out the opportunities near by. https://cms.bleedingcontrol.org/Class/Search

Brandon Robinson, an Entrance Screener at MoBap, is one of the nicest humans you could ever meet. He's friendly, chatty, and genuinely cares about what you have to say. Brandon joined the MoBap family in December but has already secured a legacy for himself as he is our first line of defense protecting us from COVID-19. Depending on the screening entrance he may be assigned to, he could perform between 100 and 250 screenings per hour. Brandon says, "the key is being able to r...ead people's eyes; they may have sadness, uncertainty, or fear. Emotions show through the eyes, which is how I pick up on what may be going on for our patients and visitors. The eyes are all that I have to be able to start a conversation with a patient or visitor before gaining entry into the medical center." We may all be growing tired of answering the same questions about experiencing any symptoms: such as cough, trouble breathing, loss of taste or smell, body aches, sore throat, diarrhea; taking our temperature, masking, and ensuring our hands are clean after touching anything. Brandon prefers to think that these are the things that will help us beat the virus. "COVID-19 knocked us all on our butt," says Brandon. "We are a nation that rises and fights against things that threaten who we are as people. We can beat this if we all work together because this virus can and will affect us all."

Your heart is a vital organ in your body, but do you know exactly how it works? Watch to learn more about the purpose, the function, and how to take care of your heart. Visit our site to learn how you can get started by taking a health risk assessment quiz and learning more about our free, online Heart Fair. health.bjc.org/36XXwM6

Register for the virtual BJC HealthCare Heart Fair on Feb. 20 to learn some heart-healthy recipes for your family, like sweet potato lentil biscuits and soups. Check out our full program and register today for free. http://ow.ly/RkOb50DtHhZ

Did you know that 1 in 3 women have some form of cardiovascular disease? Today is Go Red for Women Day, and we are showing support for women who are fighting he...art disease and stroke. Across BJC HealthCare, many of our team members wore their red and safely took some fun photos. #GoRedSTL #GoRedMO See more

Time to fact check those myths you may have heard about the COVID-19 vaccine. The St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force sheds some light on the top nine misconceptions.