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After her stroke, Mary lost the ability to write letters, something she had always cherished as a way to connect with her family. The handwritten notes that once came so naturally suddenly felt impossible. But through determination, rehabilitation, and paired vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy, Mary was able to write to her loved ones once again. ✍️💌 More than 80% of stroke survivors experience hand and arm impairment after stroke. For those who continue to struggle months later, paired VNS therapy offers new hope. This clinically proven treatment uses gentle stimulation of the vagus nerve during rehabilitation exercises to help the brain build new neural pathways and improve movement. If you or a loved one is interested in learning whether paired VNS therapy may help improve hand and arm function after stroke, contact our Stroke Program Coordinator at (925) 941-4205. Our team will guide you through the next steps and help determine if this treatment may be right for you. 💙

🌟 May 20 is Clinical Trials Day! 🌟 At John Muir Health, clinical research is at the heart of advancing patient care. Today, we proudly celebrate the breakthroughs of the past, progress being made through current clinical trials, and the hope future research brings to patients and families across our community. Clinical trials play a vital role in expanding treatment options, improving outcomes, and shaping the future of healthcare. Every study moves us one step closer to better care, and every participant helps make that progress possible. Join us in honoring the power of research and the people who make it happen. ❤️ We are always grateful to welcome new participants who want to help advance medicine and make a difference in the lives of others. Learn more about our clinical trials and how to get involved here: https://bit.ly/4tX5Yms #ClinicalTrialsDay #JohnMuirHealth #ClinicalResearch #HealthcareInnovation #CommunityHealth #ResearchMatters

For many people, starting a conversation about Advance Care Planning for future healthcare needs can feel overwhelming. “Some worry that talking about it means they’re at the end.” Shabnam Yekta, MD, is a palliative care physician at John Muir Health. She says Advance Care Planning is about making sure your care reflects what matters most to you, well before you’re in a moment of crisis. There may be a future event when you are unable to communicate clearly. This is when having written plans of your needs and preferences helps ensure your wishes are followed. In Dr. Yekta’s experience, these conversations can bring up uncertainty—but also something unexpected: relief. “It’s often the first time people openly talk about their values, their priorities, and what they want their care to look like. And once they do, there’s a sense of clarity—for both patients and families.” Advance care planning provides a roadmap to help: ✔️ Align your care with your values ✔️ Reduce stress and uncertainty for loved ones ✔️ Avoid unwanted medical interventions in advanced illness “It’s never too early to start,” she adds. “And it’s okay if your wishes change over time.” You don’t have to do it alone. Start today at prepareforyourcare.org, which can help walk you through the process. When you’re ready, upload your plan to MyChart so your care team can honor your wishes.

Happy Nurses Week! Across John Muir Health, our nurses are a source of strength for our patients, comfort for families, partnership for colleagues, and hope for our community. The power of nursing is felt in moments of healing, in moments of uncertainty, and in the quiet acts of kindness and reassurance that mean so much to patients and families. Thank you for the remarkable impact you make every day. 💜 #NursesWeek #NurseAppreciation #HealthcareHeroes

Stroke can happen to anyone, anytime, but knowing the signs can save a life. 💜 During Stroke Awareness Month, we encourage everyone to learn the warning signs and act FAST. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts. Quick treatment can help reduce brain damage and improve recovery. Every second matters. Learning the signs could help save the life of someone you love. 👉 Check out our easy-to-read guide to learn the signs of stroke and share it with your family and friends. #StrokeAwarenessMonth #BEFAST #StrokeAwareness #KnowTheSigns

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Behind every cancer diagnosis is a person, a family, and a story that deserves compassionate, coordinated care. 💙 Our multidisciplinary colorectal cancer program brings together an expert team of specialists to ensure every patient receives personalized, seamless support, from screening through treatment and beyond. As rates of early-onset colorectal cancer continue to rise, this kind of collaboration has never been more important. Read more about how we’re advancing care and why it matters: https://bit.ly/4sxDsXC

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