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Prescription for Health: Stroke (2013)

Louisiana: The State We're In

Details

Collection:LPB

Genre: Interview

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2013-05-10

Duration: 00:05:53

Subjects: Whitfield, Rani G. | Health | Stroke

Contributors:

  • Whinham, Charlie Host
  • Sanford, Shauna Host
  • Whitfield, Rani Interviewee

Description

This “Prescription for Health” segment from the May 10, 2013, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford’s on-set interview with Dr. Rani Whitfield on Stroke Awareness Month. Dr. Whitfield discusses: the importance of calling 911 at the first sign of a stroke; the signs of a stroke; the recent statistics for strokes; and how to prevent strokes.