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Stroke
New City, NY
Business
Growing Number Of People Declining Widely Prescribed Medication
Losing a battle you cannot see is one of the biggest challenges in medicine. And for many Americans, that quiet fight happens long before the first symptom ever appears. Doctors say a growing number of patients are choosing to avoid or stop taking statins, medications designed to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Statins have been used for more than three decades to manage cardiovascular disease risk. They work by blocking an enzyme in the liver that produces low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, often called “bad” cholesterol. High LDL levels can lead to plaque…
Carteret, NJ
Obituaries
Carteret History Teacher Dies After Massive Stroke: Fundraiser
Alan Harris, a history teacher at Carteret Junior High School, died on Saturday, Sept. 6 after suffering a massive stroke, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. Aside from teaching history, Harris was a soccer coach who also helped with the Cub Scouts, according to the fundraiser. He is survived by his wife, Holly, and his three sons, Henry, 9, James, 6 and Oliver, 4. With a very heavy heart , the football/soccer community has lost an amazing guy in Alan Harris. I had many great times... Posted by U.K.A on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 "At home, Alan’s love and joy …
Bridgewater-Raritan, NJ
News
Nationally Ranked Tennis Player Jane Ross, 90, Dies In Bridgewater Crash
Jane Ross, a nationally ranked tennis player who survived a stroke in 2023, died in a car crash last week in New Jersey, Daily Voice has learned. She was 90 years old Ross, who grew up in Longmeadow, MA, had been living in Martinsville, NJ, according to police and her obituary on the Higgins Funeral Home website. On Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at approximately 12:28 p.m., Bridgewater police responded to 720 US 202/206 for a motor vehicle crash, according to the department. A preliminary investigation revealed that a 2015 Lexus RX was traveling west in the parking lot when, for reasons un…
Minisink Valley, NY
News
Minisink Firefighter Faces Long Recovery After Stroke: Community Rushes To Help
An Orange County firefighter known for answering the call to help others is now in need of support himself after suffering a major stroke. Chris Earl, a member of the Johnson Volunteer Fire Department in the Orange County town of Minisink, was hospitalized on Saturday, July 19, after the medical emergency left him facing a lengthy and challenging recovery. According to a GoFundMe launched Tuesday, Aug. 12 by friend Antonio Pinheiro, Earl’s rehabilitation will require extensive medical care, therapy, and major modifications to his home to accommodate new mobility needs. "Chris E…
Amityville, NY
News
Marijuana Use Linked To Heart Attacks, Strokes In New Study
A new study suggests that cannabis use may carry serious consequences for heart health, with some users facing significantly elevated risks of heart attacks, strokes, and even death. The research, published Tuesday, June 17 in the journal Heart, analyzed pooled medical data involving more than 200 million people, mostly ages 19 to 59. It found that individuals who use marijuana are 29 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack, 20 percent more likely to have a stroke, and more than twice as likely to die from heart disease compared to nonusers. The findings stem from a large-scale …
Jackson, NJ
Obituaries
Jackson Dad Dies After Routine Colonoscopy, Campaign Says
Patrick McGlynn, who had lived in Jackson Township for the last 21 years, died on Friday, May 30, following a routine colonoscopy, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. He was 58. McGlynn was born in Brooklyn and graduated from Fairfield University, according to his obituary. He was a foreign exchange manager for Credit Suisse Bank prior to his retirement, his obituary reads. McGlynn's employer converted him to a contractor, causing him to lose his disability insurance and soon after, he suffered a massive stroke, that left him unable to work, according to the fundraiser. …
Amherst, MA
Lifestyle
These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals
A new nationwide analysis is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to a major public health challenge, and the results show striking geographic patterns. The report from U.S. News reveals which states are most affected by obesity and which are faring better — a factor that plays a critical role in overall health rankings. The data is part of the 2025 Best States rankings. It is based on self-reported obesity rates from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments. Obesi…
Stonington-North Stonington, CT
Obituaries
Ruth Buzzi, Famed Comedic Actress Who Grew Up In Stonington, Dies After Long Illness
Ruth Buzzi, the life-long comedienne best known for her role on "Rowan & Martin Laugh-In," has died, her family announced on Facebook. She was 88. Buzzi, born in Rhode Island but raised in Stonington, Connecticut, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2012 and suffered a stroke in 2022. She died peacefully in her sleep while in hospice care, her family wrote on Facebook. July 24, 1936 – May 1, 2025 Ruth Buzzi died peacefully in her sleep at home in Texas. She was in hospice care for... Posted by Ruth Buzzi on Friday, May 2, 2025 Forbes wrote that Buzzi began h…
Albany, NY
News
Details Of Pope Francis' Final Hours, Including Some Of His Last Words, Revealed By Vatican
The Vatican has released poignant details about Pope Francis' last moments — and some of his final words — before his death. Click here for a new, updated story - Date Set For Conclave To Elect New Pope The 88-year-old pontiff died at 7:35 a.m. Rome time on Easter Monday, April 21, with the cause of death identified as a stroke that resulted in a coma and irreversible cardiovascular collapse. Pope Francis made his first public appearances since a 38-day hospital stay in the last few days, greeting the crowds gathered in a tulip-filled St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday on Apri…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Police & Fire
Driver Having Stroke, 87, Sends Vehicle Into Oakland Home: Police
An 87-year-old driver suffering a medical emergency sent his vehicle into a home in Oakland on Monday, March 31, authorities said. Photo(s) of the day, 03/31/2025: A reported three (3) vehicle, Monday afternoon, 03/31, collision at the intersection... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Monday, March 31, 2025 The crash happened around 2 p.m., at the intersection of Allen Drive and Franklin Avenue, Boyd A. Loving said. Oakland Police Capt. Timothy Keenan said the driver was having a stroke, and only involved one vehicle. First responders from the Oakland PD, Fire Department, and EMS, alon…
Saratoga Springs, NY
Obituaries
Iconic Actor Richard Chamberlain, Known As ‘King Of Miniseries,’ Dies
Richard Chamberlain, the acclaimed actor known as the "King of the Miniseries," has died. The cause of his death, which occurred in Hawaii on Saturday, March 29, was complications from a stroke, his publicist said. He was 90 years old. Chamberlain starred in notable productions such as Shogun and The Thorn Birds, which captivated audiences and achieved remarkable ratings. He became widely known as a teen idol for his role in the medical drama Dr. Kildare in the 1960s. In an effort to reshape his artistic image, Chamberlain ventured into more challenging roles, including playin…
Mechanicsville, MD
Obituaries
Mechanicsville Mom In Murder-Suicide Had Battled Severe Headaches Caused By Cyst: GoFundMe
A Maryland mother killed by her husband in what authorities believe was a murder-suicide earlier this month spread sadness across the area. Julia “Julie” Ann Money "was a great friend to anyone she met" before her unexpected death in her Mechanicsville home with her husband 46-year-old Daniel Money. Her death came following a lengthy battle with severe headaches that resulted in her being flown from St. Mary's Hospital Center to Washington Hospital Center for emergency neurosurgery, according to a GoFundMe set up for her. "That is where they found a cyst in the frontal lobe of her brain," …
Newark, NJ
News
Stroke Victim Awarded $10.8M After NJ State Trooper Alleged DUI On Route 78
A New Jersey woman who sued the State Police after they allegedly mistook her stroke for drug use, handcuffed her, and delayed lifesaving care has been awarded $10.8 million, a court order shows. A jury initially awarded Cheryl Rhines, of Jersey City, a total of $19.1 million in damages on Jan. 29, after finding that NJ State Trooper Jennifer M. Albuja was 60% responsible for Rhines’ injuries, according to a ruling from Essex County Superior Court Judge Thomas Vena. However, following a motion from attorneys representing the State of New Jersey, NJ State Police, and Trooper Albuja, the cour…
Albany, NY
Lifestyle
Long-Held Aspirin Guidelines Shift: Here's What To Know
For decades, taking a daily low-dose aspirin was a widely accepted practice for preventing heart attacks and strokes. But a series of clinical trials have led to a major shift in medical guidance — one that could change how millions of Americans approach heart health. The findings prompted the American Heart Association (AHA) and the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to update their recommendations, advising most older adults against taking daily aspirin as a preventive measure. Aspirin works by thinning the blood, reducing the risk of clots that can lead to heart…
Woodbridge, NJ
Police & Fire
Former Woodbridge Corrections Officer Confesses To Beating Resident Who Died From Stroke: AG
A former New Jersey corrections officer admitted to assaulting a resident who died several days after the attack, authorities said. Giuseppe Mandara of Brick Township pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 3 to third-degree aggravated assault, Attorney General Matthew Platkin and the state's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Mandara confessed to attacking Darrell "Malik" Smith on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. Smith served more than 23 years in state prison on convictions for kidnapping and aggravated assault on a police officer. Man…
Toms River, NJ
Obituaries
College Track Star, Special Toms River Police Officer Dies After Tonsil Surgery
A Toms River police officer who was part of the department since she was a girl died after tonsil surgery, according to a fundraising campaign. Ingrid Rivera-Zuniga, 21, died on Saturday, Oct. 5, her obituary from Horizon Funeral and Cremation Services said. She was a Class I special law enforcement officer with the Toms River Police Department. According to a GoFundMe page, Rivera-Zuniga had a difficult recovery from tonsil surgery. She was hospitalized with meningitis and suffered two strokes. The GoFundMe had raised more than $29,700 from at least 453 donations as of Wednesday, Oct. 9. …
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
News
Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant's Dad And 76ers Great, Dies At 69: Reports
Joe Bryant, the former Philadelphia 76ers forward and father of Kobe Bryant, died Tuesday, July 16, the New York Times reports. He was 69 years old. Nicknamed "Jellybean," Bryant was a Philadelphia native and La Salle University alumnus who spent four years with the Sixers from 1975 to 1979, including their 1977 championship bid. The university's athletic department confirmed his death to the Times. LaSalle head coach Fran Dunphy told the Philadelphia Inquirer that Bryant died after suffering a "massive stroke." Both his alma mater and the 76ers posted trib…
Edison, NJ
Obituaries
IT Consultant, NJ Dad Suffers Stroke, Dies While Hiking, Campaign Says
Support is on the rise for the family of a 50-year-old New Jersey man who suffered a stroke and died on Friday, May 31. Umashankar Bandi was seemingly the epitome of health, having participated in Olympic qualifiers in rowing, run countless marathons, and conquered numerous sections along the Appalachian Trail, according to a GoFundMe campaign. "It was during one of these hikes that he experienced the heart attack," reads the campaign, launched by a group of friends of the Monmouth Junction dad, "a testament to his adventurous spirit and love for the great outdoors." Left to mourn his…
Bristol, PA
News
Philadelphia Man Attacked By Pack Of Pitbulls Dies
A Philadelphia man attacked by a pack of pitbulls in October has died, his family said. Antonio Shaw's sister, Sharese, tells 6abc that he had mistakenly gone to the wrong house on North 62nd Street on Oct. 4, when he was attacked. Sharese noted the dogs were "vicious and hungry" and were "eating him like a piece of steak." According to a GoFundMe page launched by Sharese, 63-year-old Antonio had one of his legs amputated and suffered two strokes following his attack. "He tried to hang in there but his body was too weak," she noted. He died on Monday, Dec. 4. Click here to donate.
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
Obituaries
NJ Curve Model Dies After Suffering Stroke, Loved Ones Say
Vibrant. Joyful. Influential. This is how Angelina Cranmer is being remembered. The 43-year-old New Jersey native and curve model died on Wednesday, Nov. 15, nearly six weeks after her family says she suffered a stroke and subsequent brain hemorrhage, her loved ones say. Cranmer, who was born in Atlantic City and lived in Little Egg Harbor, was found unresponsive in bed at her home in Florida, just after kissing her two daughters goodnight on Oct. 8, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for her family. She was placed on a ventilator and transferred to another hospital, then suffered …
York, PA
Schools
Penn State York Soccer Coach Has 3 Strokes After Roller Coaster Ride
The assistant coach of Penn State University York Men's soccer team had a stroke after riding "a local rollercoaster" his family says. Scotty Patrick suffered a tear in a layer of a major artery in his neck "allowing blood to leak and clot" after the ride on the coaster with "twists and turns erratically pulling powerful Gs," his mom Nancy Patrick wrote in GoFundMe. "He knew he was sick after he rode the coaster but did not know that he’d torn the major artery at the back of his neck that supplies blood to his brain." Since then the dad of two had bad headaches, and suffered two minor st…
Cambridge, MA
Obituaries
Waltham Man, 35, Dies After Stroke, 3 Cardiac Arrests, Community Helps Widow Bear Burden
A Middlesex County man diagnosed with brain cancer died before he was able to start treatment. Michael Martins, of Waltham, and formerly of Newton, Medford, and Framingham, died on Aug. 1 after a hemorrhagic stroke, brain bleed, three cardiac arrests, and internal bleeding of the lungs, according to a GoFundMe created for his funeral expenses. The hemorrhagic stroke left Martins, age 35, disabled and unable to walk, talk, or eat for a period of time before his death. "He touched many lives in a short period of time and will be truly missed by all who were fortunate to have known…
Arlington, VA
News
Arlington Teacher Recovering From Stroke Sees Surge Of Support
Support is on the rise for an Arlington teacher recovering after having suffered a stroke. Jill Eskenas, who teaches second grade at Randolph, began her day as usual Tuesday, April 18, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for her. That evening, Jill called a friend complaining of a headache and intense neck pain. Tragically, Jill suffered a hemorrhagic stroke, at just 39 years old, without warning, the campaign says. "She spent 12 days in the ICU and 6 days on the Neuro floor at INOVA Fairfax Hospital," the campaign says. Jill remained hospitalized at INOVA Fairfax Inpatient Reha…
Paterson, NJ
Neighbors
Community Rallies Around Passaic County Man Battling Brain Injuries
Steve Hinkle, a 28-year-old Woodland Park resident, has been courageously battling since he was diagnosed with having an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in his brain. Last December, Hinkle suffered a stroke and a brain bleed, which sent him to intensive care and rendered him immobile, facing a lengthy recovery. When he was 15, a cluster of blood vessels in his brain burst, forcing him into a coma and causing him to suffer memory less. Hinkle had to relearn how to breathe without medical aid, walk and talk. Despite the injury, Hinkle was able to graduate high school on time. In c…
Newark, NJ
News
NJ Teen Who Recently Woke Up From Coma Sees Community Support
Nelson Matos has been fighting for his life since his 17th birthday. The Nutley junior in high school recently awakened from a weekslong coma, and a fundraiser has been set up to help pay for his medical bills and medical equipment. As of Thursday, May 25, more than $42,000 has been raised. Matos initially experienced a minor cold and then acid reflux before being rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Matos had a stroke after surgery and fell into a coma. Upon awakening from the coma, he currently is suffering from paralysis and a speech impairm…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
'Shaken To Our Cores': Daughters Seek Help Getting NJ Dad Back To US After Stroke In Thailand
A New Jersey dad on a worldwide trip has suffered a stroke overseas and his daughters are seeking assistance. The Brunetti girls are hoping to get Vince Brunetti back to the U.S. from Thailand, where he has been hospitalized for weeks. Vince had been traveling to "continue his goal and journey to explore the world," his daughter, Adriana Brunetti of Absecon wrote on this GoFundMe page. The unexpected stroke "has shaken his life and our family to the core," she wrote. It has now been over two weeks and Vince is unfortunately still hospitalized in Thailand without any form of friends o…
Northern Valley, NJ
News
Demarest Deacon Who Suffered Strokes Vacationing Sees Surge Of Support
Deacon Jim Puliatte desperately needs to get back to the United States for medical care — and his neighbors are working to make that a reality. On Sunday, April 23, Puliatte — who serves the Parish of St. Joseph in Demarest — fell ill with pneumonia, had two strokes and developed an acute blood infection, while traveling abroad, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by his son, James. The hospital that the deacon is staying at does not have the proper equipment or medical personnel to treat him, his son said. A medical evacuation via air hospital to transport is needed to bring P…
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
Dental Procedure Caused Strokes For NJ Electrical Worker Facing Long Road To Recovery
Union members and other friends of a Mercer County electrical worker are rallying to support him in his medical recovery. George Dipsey Jr., of East Windsor, suffered two strokes after unknowingly having a bacterial growth and infection on his heart, according to his cousin, Al Dipsey of Little Falls. It is suspected the bacterial infection started following a dental procedure. George needs heart surgery and a valve replacement after the infection goes down, his cousin said. "George is a fighter and is strong and determined to get well. That being said he is facing a very difficult road a…
North Hunterdon, NJ
Lifestyle
Support Surges For Phillipsburg Musician, Devoted Dad Of 4 After Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Support is on the rise for a Phillipsburg musician and devoted father of four who is undergoing cancer treatments — and not for the first time. Musician Dan Crawford says his “most cherished title is father,” according to a GoFundMe created for his medical expenses. “I have been given many gifts in my life, but none compares to having four wonderful sons, I am blessed and grateful,” he writes. From battling Hodgkin’s Disease at age 19 to 23 skin cancer diagnoses, two strokes, a triple bypass, a third stroke, and more, Crawford describes his medical history as “very eventful.” The campaig…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Obituaries
Montco First Responder Dies After On-Duty Stroke
More than two weeks after suffering a stroke in the line of duty, a Montgomery County first responder has died, officials announced. Jay Miles, an emergency medical technician with the Upper Perkiomen Valley Ambulance service and Chaplain in the Pennsburg Volunteer Fire Company, passed away on April 1, his colleagues announced in a statement. Miles and a partner were responding to a call for a medical emergency late on Monday, March 13, UPVA officials said. After arriving at the scene and loading the patient onto the stretcher, Miles "suffered what would later be diagnosed as a severe he…
Worcester, MA
Obituaries
Former Central Mass Asst Principal, Harvard Grad Dies From Medical Emergency While On Vacation
A 74-year-old former Worcester Public Schools teacher and administrator died last week after suffering a medical emergency while on vacation in Mexico, a fundraiser said. John McFadden, of Paxton, died Friday, March 3, after being airlifted from Cancun to UMass Medical Center in Worcester, his family wrote in a GoFundMe. They wrote McFadden suffered a stroke and took a hard fall, causing a traumatic brain injury. He underwent emergency surgery to relieve pressure on his brain. They wrote he died surrounded by his family after returning to the United States. The …
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