BETHLEHEM, PA.<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Apr. 1, 2019<\/strong>\u00a0– According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Heart Association,\u00a0stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of serious disability for adults.\u00a0About 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year.\u00a0Luckily, strokes are preventable and treatable. In this, the thirteenth episode of St. Luke’s HealthNow, stroke experts explore the first signs and symptoms and treatment options that are available. St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network is certified by the American Heart Association as a Primary Stroke Center. The program will air Monday, April 15 at 6:30 PM on WFMZ Channel 69.<\/p>\n Taped before a live studio audience,\u00a0Life-Saving Stroke Care<\/em>\u00a0presents a skilled lineup of St. Luke’s specialists, including\u00a0Dr. Daniel Ackerman, Director of Stroke and Vascular Neurology,\u00a0and\u00a0Dr. Martin Oselkin, Interventional Neuroradiologist, whose practice is focused on the treatment of patients suffering from vascular disorders of the brain and spine. The episode also features Dr. Richard Leung, Neuro-Hospitalist who recently joined the network after attending medical school at Ben Gurion University in Israel.\u00a0Hosted by Ashley Russo, president and executive producer of ASR Media Productions, the program is a collaboration with St. Luke’s University Health Network.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cIt was such a pleasure to take part in the St. Luke\u2019s HealthNow program,\u201d said Dr. Ackerman. \u201cWhat a wonderful opportunity to bring high quality medical information from experts in the field right into the homes of our neighbors and patients. Not only as a part of the St Luke\u2019s family, but as a husband and father in this community, I feel like building medical literacy and empowering people to take command of their own health has never been more important.\u201d<\/p>\n St. Luke’s HealthNow<\/em>\u00a0complements other St. Luke\u2019s health and wellness programming.\u00a0Talk with Your Doctor<\/em>\u00a0is a 30-minute live call-in show now in its 21st year and\u00a0The PEAK TV<\/em>, also a co-production with ASR Media, offers viewers thought-provoking stories, tips for better health, and ways to be your best self.<\/p>\n St. Luke’s HealthNow<\/em>,\u00a0Talk with Your Doctor<\/em>, and\u00a0The PEAK TV<\/em>\u00a0air in rotation every Monday at 6:30 PM on WFMZ-TV Channel 69 (Service Electric channel 508 and RCN channel 1007). Check local listings for show schedule and topics.<\/p>\n[Photo cred: St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network; from L-R: Ashley Russo,\u00a0Dr. Daniel Ackerman, Dr. Martin Oselkin and Dr. Richard Leung]\n About St. Luke’s<\/strong><\/p>\n St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a non-profit, regional, fully integrated, nationally recognized network providing services at six hospitals and more than 200 sites, primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery, Berks and Monroe counties in Pennsylvania and in Warren County, New Jersey. The Network recently was honored with its second consecutive 100 Top Hospitals\u2122 Award from Truven Health Analytics\u00ae in the Major Teaching Hospital Category. St. Luke’s Quakertown Campus was also recognized as a 100 Top Hospital in the Small Community Hospital category.<\/p>\n About ASR Media Productions<\/strong><\/p>\n ASR Media Productions, creators of meaningful media such as Emmy\u00ae award-winning\u00a0The PEAK TV<\/em>, Lehigh Valley’s premier lifestyle program airing locally on WFMZ – Channel 69 and nationally on DrTV. ASR Media Productions specializes in video and television production services, creative direction and writing, documentary storytelling, commercial concept and development, event recaps, and media training as well as marketing and social media placement that complement and enhance a company’s existing efforts. ASR Media assists in the development of effective strategies for creating relationships between businesses and their key audiences. \u00a0Each customized project is designed to meet our client’s immediate and long-term goals.www.asrmediaproductions.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Information and image provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/HealthNow-Ep-13-1.jpeg\")
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