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Author Archives: Ben Ritt

14 Life-Changing Tips to Relieve Caregiver Stress

BlogsBy Ben RittJune 23, 2022

“Just Say Yes to Life” is the title of a new book produced by Stroke Awareness Oregon which details 26 personal and inspirational stories of stroke survivors across the country, 11 of which are from right here in Central Oregon.

Local stroke survivor eager to share story in new book inspiring others

NewsBy Ben RittJanuary 20, 2022

“Just Say Yes to Life” is the title of a new book produced by Stroke Awareness Oregon which details 26 personal and inspirational stories of stroke survivors across the country, 11 of which are from right here in Central Oregon.

Just Say Yes To Life Book

Have You Said Yes?

BlogsBy Ben RittOctober 28, 2021

After making it through the hardest part of her recovery, Stroke Awareness Oregon co-founder Lawnae Hunter wanted to put together a book to encourage others

KTVZ, News Channel 21 feature on Just Say “Yes” to Life!

NewsBy Ben RittOctober 26, 2021

Read the article on ktvz.com, ‘Your life is not over’: New book on stroke awareness

Local Boy Scout

Local Boyscout James Nelson

BlogsBy Ben RittJune 30, 2021

Completes his Eagle Scout project by organizing and distributing 2,500 mini-posters throughout Central Oregon.

microbes and stroke

Cleveland Clinic identifies connection between gut microbes and stroke

NewsBy Ben RittJune 18, 2021

New findings from Cleveland Clinic researchers show for the first time that the gut microbiome impacts stroke severity and functional impairment following stroke, announced the clinic.

Working Together for Stroke Victims

BlogsBy Ben RittAugust 26, 2020

At St. Charles, we work hard every day in pursuit of our vision: creating America’s healthiest community, together.

OPB features Geoff Babb, Bend’s inventor of AdvenChair.

NewsBy Ben RittNovember 25, 2019

Five people move in tandem down a trail as it gets steeper and narrower than the bright orange metal frame connecting them.

It was a pleasure to have Ted Baxter here in Central Oregon

BlogsBy Ben RittOctober 15, 2019

If you missed any of his events, see a presentation on Facebook or YouTube.

Spotting Signs of Stroke to Save Husband

BlogsBy Ben RittMay 30, 2019

It was an early December morning in 2017, and Brett Kinnard was most of the way to Prineville for work when he realized something didn’t feel right.

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