Albert Ware had only been in retirement for a few short years when he experienced a stroke. With the help of artificial intelligence, he bounced back within an hour of receiving care at the hospital.

Virgina Plemmons had no idea that, after working at Macy’s Southland for 27 years, her place of employment would be pivotal in saving her life from an acute stroke on March 19, 2023.

The COVID pandemic caused many people to see their doctor less often and according to a new study, that has translated into increased heart disease and stroke -- especially in communities of color.