Welcome to CBC Women, where we ask, “What is God saying...and then what?”
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Who gets to compete? Since the beginning of women’s sports, there has been a struggle over who qualifies for the women’s category. Tested follows the unfolding story of elite female runners who have been told they can no longer race as women, because of their biology. As the Olympics approach, they face hard choices: take drugs to lower their natural testosterone levels, give up their sport entirely, or fight. To understand how we got here, we trace the surprising, 100-year history of sex te ...
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Women of Ill Repute is a compliment. And not just for women! Wendy Mesley and Maureen Holloway have left CBC and CHFI to chat with sassy women about sex, family, politics, and media. Lots of secrets and no room for shame. Is it journalism or comedy? It’s both. Smart talk with tv and radio stars, comedians, authors, lawyers, politicos, restaurant icons and more. All of them brave, fierce and funny. Fun!
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Life Jolt — prison slang for a life sentence — examines the lives of women navigating Canada’s correctional system. Our team gained unprecedented access to the Grand Valley Institution prison — the federal pen for women in Ontario — for a full year. We followed women going into prison for the first time, spoke with lifers who have been there for years, and parolees as they left. Hosted by Rosemary Green, a former inmate herself, Life Jolt focuses on individual women’s stories and the realiti ...
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Trusted ER doctor Brian Goldman brings you honest and surprising stories that can change your health and your life. Expect deep conversations with patients, families and colleagues that show you what is and isn't working in Canadian healthcare. Guaranteed you’ll learn something new. Episodes drop every Friday.
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CBC Radio's Information Morning kick starts the day on mainland Nova Scotia with news, survival information, compelling stories and opinions from all perspectives in the province.
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More than 80 women from around the world have accused the fast-fashion mogul Peter Nygard of rape, sexual assault and human trafficking in incidents across four decades and at least four countries. He denies it all, and claims his accusers are lying as part of a vast conspiracy. The Winnipegger had built a sprawling international retail empire over the past 50 years — but now, Nygard's professional achievements are being overshadowed by a sinister personal life, earning him the moniker, ‘Can ...
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Jessica is a professional certified coach who specializes in speaker and confidence coaching. She has been recognized for her professional expertise as a recipient of the 2021 Manitoba 150 Women Trailblazer Award from the Nellie McClung Foundation, Ace Burpees Most Fascinating Manitobans for 2019, Future Leaders of Manitoba for 2017, and CBC’s Top 40 Manitobans under 40 for 2015. She has a TEDx talk called The Journey to a Woman’s Identity and her favorite place to connect with you is on Ins ...
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The Sports Council is a Washington-based show focused on sports in the Pacific Northwest. Along with host Jamie Council, listen to some of the more unique sports stories in the PNW. With a personality shaped by sports, and a professional background of traditional sports media, Jamie found that the stories she was most passionate about covering were the ones that might not otherwise be told of the good surrounding the greatness of the sports world. The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the ...
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Looking to push the marketing envelope? Want to find new ways to evolve your brand? Or simply want to hear those best in market speak to communications? Tune in to one of Canada’s top marketing and communications podcasts with host Ken Evans as he speaks to innovators, brand guru’s, PR pros, and industry experts.
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From the viral Instagram account @CommentsByCelebs comes the much awaited Comments By Celebs Podcast. Emma Diamond & Julie Kramer, the creative minds behind the account and self-proclaimed celeb experts, talk all things pop culture. Having a hard time keeping up with your favorite stars? They’re here to keep you informed. On Monday, Emma and Julie do a general pop-culture breakdown of everything that transpired in the last week. They come prepared with the facts, timelines, and analytical di ...
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Having a baby overseas can be scary. We're here to help! In the Having A Baby In China Podcast, Certified Breastfeeding Counselor Jacquelyn Carman (CBC, CBI) and Certified Birth Doula Ruth Greene (CD, CBI), share their hard-won wisdom and insights gained from personal experience and combined decades of coming alongside women and international couples during the pre- peri- and post-natal periods of their childbearing journeys while living in the People's Republic of China. Join Jacquelyn, Rut ...
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Welcome to "The Motovation," the empowering podcast that uses motorcycles as a metaphor for life's journey. Join us on this exhilarating ride of personal growth and celebration of resilience. At "The Motovation," we embrace diversity and aim to motivate people from all walks of life. 🏍️ About "The Motovation" Podcast: Discover the inspiring stories of women who navigate the twists and turns of life with courage and determination. Our show is more than just motorcycles; it's about the deep bo ...
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A spirited audio-fiction series focusing on the stories of subversive and obscure female artists from around the world and their art. Performed by Coleen MacPherson and Martha Ross, with special guest artists in each episode. The first episode focuses on Mexican-English painter, Leonora Carrington. Sound Design / Editing by Christopher Ross-Ewart. Music Score by Mitchell Akiyama. This podcast was made possible by Canada Council for the Arts / CBC Digital Originals Grant 2020.
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Perspective on CPAC examines world events that matter to Canadians. With dispatches from the field and expert analysis, our guests break down complex global issues and shed light on Canada’s role on the international stage. Alison Smith is one of Canada’s best known and respected broadcast journalists. As an anchor and reporter for more than three decades, she was a senior award-winning member of the CBC News team. She has reported from every Canadian province and territory and across the gl ...
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Exploring the past, present, and future of Canadian rowing athletes on their path to Tokyo 2020 - with a few meandering detours. Presented by Nicola Wealth. www.nicolawealth.com Your host, Adam Kreek, is an Executive Business Coach, author, and a two-time Olympian who won Gold as a member of the Men’s Eight at Beijing 2008. In this podcast, you’ll hear how the next generation of elite rowers evolved to who they are today, the challenges and excitements within their current training plan, and ...
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When cancer patients receive chemotherapy, they often lose their hair, and that can wreak havoc on physical and mental health. Cairo Gregory was just 15 when she got ovarian cancer. Chemotherapy meant she lost her long curly hair just when she started to love it. She struggled to find a suitable wig through the hospital. She says the healthcare sys…
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BRAVO: Kyle & Mauricio, OC Flag Football, NJ PJ Party
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Isabel and Emma begin with a recap of what's been going on with Kyle & Mauricio - him spotted in Mykonos, her changing her Insta bio, and Kathy Hilton's comments on the matter. They then get into this week's mediocre episodes of both OC & Jersey - a little flag football action w Shannon and Alexis, and a pajama party in Jersey. Kathy Hilton at the …
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An Acadian Road Trip #1: Introducing the Acadian World Congress
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Acadian community member and Information Morning Alum Louise Renault joins us with a new column, to tell us about the upcoming Acadian World Congress. Thirty thousand people are expected to flock to southwestern Nova Scotia in August, to take part in the big event!
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Provincial official on how gold mining companies are held to account
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We recently spoke with journalist and author Joan Baxter and Mi'kmaw grandmother, water protector and land defender Thunderbird Swooping Down Woman about the development of the Goldboro gold mining project. To respond to their criticisms, we reach out to an environmental assessor with the province.
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Watch party amid the Canadian women's soccer team controversy
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Coming off their Olympics victory over New Zealand yesterday, the Canadian women's soccer team takes on host country France this Sunday. CBC is hosting a free watch party at the Halifax Central Library. We hear about that, and get reaction to the drone drama.
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In 2009, South African sprinter Caster Semenya won gold at the World Championships. But instead of a celebration, she endured endless speculation about her body, her biology, and her gender. And soon, sports organizations would launch a new round of regulations, lead to multiple court cases, and require sporting organizations to justify their claim…
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This time of year, many young people are spending more time outdoors and less time on screens. That can be a good thing for their eye health and eyesight. For more on the link between screen time and eye development, we reach our house doctor Peter Lin.
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Why do pharmacists in the province say they need more time to fill prescriptions?
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More pharmacies are now requiring 24 to 48 hours notice to fill prescriptions. It's a shift pharmacies are making to help them respond to an increase in demand and a growing complexity of care. Allison Bodnar is CEO of the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia.
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Aunty B's House creator and host attending Africville Reunion
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Movies Under The Stars is a free event this Friday at the Africville Museum. Khalilah Brooks will be there to present the CBC original series Aunty B's House. She joins Portia on the line to talk about that, and the recent success for her show.
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130. Why didn't anyone tell me how hard this is? with Emmeline Guerrero
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Ep. 130 Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me How Hard This Is with Emmeline Guerrero - Photographer, Mentor, and Chaos Coordinator Welcome to an incredibly raw and inspiring episode of The Confidence and Communication Podcast! Today, we're joined by the phenomenal Emmeline Guerrero, a talented photographer, dedicated mentor, and self-identified chaos coordina…
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National service helps trafficking survivors escape coercive debt
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Human trafficking can derail lives in many ways, including financially. How a national program called Reclaim is helping trafficking victims start over, by working with creditors to remove fraudulent or coercive debt.
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Nutrition column: Meats labeled free of steroids, antibiotics or hormones
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Grilled meats are staples of the summer months, but some contain ingredients that can affect your health. Our nutrition columnist Jennnifer Brady takes a closer look at animal products labeled as free of steroids, antibiotics or hormones
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What research on mice reveals about human frailty and metabolic rates
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Recent studies have suggested that mice can live longer with new treatments. That could have ramifications for people living longer and, maybe more importantly, healthier lives. Dalhousie University professor Susan Howlett shares her research into this field.
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There’s not too much going on in the pop culture world this week, so expect a lot of hypothetical situations & tangents. Topics include: Mauricio & Nikita Kahn kissing at the Mykonos airport, Kylie & Timothée in France, JLo’s Bridgerton themed birthday, the rise of Glen Powell, and Channing Tatum’s comments about Zoe Kravitz. Tangents include: Kris…
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Given the need for every industry to take a hard look at their carbon emissions, Mary Jane Hampton is back with a health hack to keep more medical waste, from packaging to expired products, out of the landfill.
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Residents of Halifax's Gottingen Street say they're in a nutritional food desert
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Canada's Competition watchdog has its eye on Halifax right now. We'll chat with Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler about the use of restrictive real estate clauses and how they may be contributing to a years-long food desert on Gottingen Street in Halifax.
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HRCE student equity consultant speaks on United Nations panel
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Otis Day uses the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in his work with Halifax-area schools. It's taken him from the classroom teaching a few dozen students, to being in charge of equity for 60,000 students for the Halifax Regional Centre for Education. And this past weekend, it took him to the United Nations, where he was on a panel with human r…
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Blindsided by Breakup: Navigating Heartbreak and Finding The Road To Healing
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Send us a Text Message. Heartbreak can feel like an emotional wrecking ball, shattering our sense of self and stability. People often experience intense sadness, anger, confusion, and a deep sense of loss. It's a time when vulnerability is crucial, allowing us to process and heal. On this episode Krissy Vann shares the unfiltered story of her 21-ye…
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We meet Kenyan sprinter Maximila Imali, who—like Christine—has been sidelined by DSD policies. She makes a different choice from Christine: to fight the regulations in court. And we learn about an earlier fight, when scientists, athletes, and journalists spent thirty years trying to end an earlier version of sex testing. For early access to Tested …
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The lost currency of Atlantis? You might have collected sand dollars, and still not known their story. Aquatic biologist Jeff Clemens tells us about them in this week's edition of A Shore Thing.
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Gaming column: The world of blind video gaming
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Every day, video games bring millions of people together, all around the globe. The more gaming technology advances, the more it transcends barriers, so more people can join the fun. The CBC's Erin MacInnis is our gaming columnist. She's back, with a look at accessibility for blind gamers.
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Tech column: Possible fallout from the worldwide CrowdStrike outage
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An update from the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike caused what was reportedly the largest computer outage in history. It grounded airplanes, closed businesses, and more. Our tech columnist Nur Zincir-Heywood joins us to look at what went wrong and will there be repercussions.
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Gold mine wants to dump mining waste into sensitive watersheds
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Signal Gold is applying for permission from the federal government to dump effluent from two proposed open-pit mines near Goldboro into seven waterways that currently are habitat for several species of fish. To off-set the damage, they're proposing to rehabilitate five other waterways. Hear why some groups say that's not good enough.…
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Esther Schreiber felt like the luckiest woman when she married her sweetheart Eddi. They enjoyed a busy life until he was diagnosed with young onset dementia a decade ago. Now he's almost completely non verbal. The caregiving demands are all-consuming but she draws inspiration and support from other spouses.…
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Emma and Isabel start by recapping episode 2 of RHOC - picking up with Alexis and Shannon, plus getting into the Gina and Jen of it all. They then debrief what's going on in Jersey with the continuing dynamics shifting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your …
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The day has come: we’ve finally figured out what happened to Kim’s fingers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Comments By Celebs and Audacy
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Episode 2: Questions of a Physical Nature
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We go back to the beginnings of women’s inclusion in elite sports. It turns out that men had an odd variety of concerns about women athletes. Some doubted these athletes were even women at all. And that skepticism resulted in the first sex testing policies. For early access to Tested episodes and to listen ad-free, subscribe to CBC's Stories channe…
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The Cogswell District is being turned back into a residential neighbourhood. What was it like to live there 60 years ago, before Scotia Square and the Interchange? Two former residents share their memories with the CBC's Carsten Knox.
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Dr. Peter Lin: Lowering your risk for cancer
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A recent study may prompt you to rethink some of your lifestyle choices. Researchers found that up to 40 per cent of all cancer cases can be attributed to certain behaviours. House doctor Peter Lin takes a closer look.
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Members of Valley Search and Rescue await deployment to Labrador City
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Hurry up and wait: That's what members of Valley Search and Rescue in the Annapolis Valley are doing. They are preparing to help with wildfire evacuations in Labrador City at a moment's notice. Information Morning's Erin MacInnis found out how they're preparing for anything.
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How the N.S. tourism industry could better support people with disabilities
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Back in the fall, we told you about an accessibility project at Dalhousie's MacEachen Institute. It was to explore how the tourism industry could better support people with disabilities. Principal investigator Kevin Quigley and participant Tara Niekamp tell us what they've learned.
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'Turn around, don't drown': U.S. hydrologist on flash flooding
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We've been talking about last week's deadly flash flooding in the Annapolis Valley, and how our province needs a more robust emergency alert system for extreme weather events. We connect with a hydrologist at the United States' National Weather Service to find out how they predict and alert the public about flash floods.…
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This week a colourful, multimedia extravaganza is coming to the Chester Playhouse. The Princess Show is a live art production described as a "drag-infused technological marvel." Co-creators Aaron Collier and Richie Wilcox tell us about the show.
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I always wanted a life where I could make more money and work less. Coming from a society that set me up for the rat race, plus growing up in poverty, made that feel like a ridiculous desire. How dare I! But I never gave up. Today, I work a couple of days a week, or a few hours a day, and I’m making more money than I ever have. Plus, I feel safe, l…
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Some Dalhousie University students and members of the African Nova Scotian community are headed to Ghana for the next three weeks to explore the history and culture there. We meet one of the participants, and the professor who's leading the way.
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We explore the mysterious sea gooseberries, their sticky tentacles and how to spot them on the coast. Learn more from our series guide, Fisheries and Oceans aquatic biologist Jeff Clements.
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The Mediterranean diet is often referred to as an ideal we should all aspire to. We chat with our nutrition columnist Jennifer Brady about the health claims, and whether it measures up.
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A for Adventure: Summer fun on the Eastern Shore
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It's road trip season, and Chris Surrette and Jan Sebastian LaPierre are hitting the road to the Eastern Shore. They tell us all about what they've got planned.
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Ep. 386: Brooke & Clinton Update, Ambani Wedding, Madeline Argy & Central Cee, Bennifer House
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Emma & Julie begin with an update on the Brooke Schofield/Clinton Kane saga, after he responded to her 14+ part TikTok series with a 20+ part TikTok series of his own. A lot of content to dissect. Next, Hollywood at the Ambani wedding, and JLo and Ben officially listing their $68 million dollar house. They end with a breakdown of the Madeline Argy/…
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Health Hacks #255: The danger of "stroller hyperthermia"
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As the summer heat continues, Mary Jane Hampton is back with a Health Hack to help ensure your baby is comfortable in the stroller on a hot day. Her hot tip: Do NOT cover the stroller with a blanket.
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A Halifax meteorologist on how to improve flash flood warnings
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In the wake of last week's deadly rain storm, Halifax meteorologist Jim Abraham is calling on the province to create a better alert system for flash flooding. He explains what that could look like.
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The Smithsonian aims to preserve culturally important Canadian music
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The Smithsonian Institution in the states is preserving the music of the Sons of Membertou. We meet Marcia Ostashewski, professor of ethnomusicology and researcher at Cape Breton University. She helped make it happen.
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Transforming the way stroke survivors regain independence
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The new Early Supported Stroke Discharge Team helps stroke survivors reclaim their lives in the comfort of their own homes. We find out how.
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