Life after a stroke may be a lonely journey for the Rudder
family. But by the numbers, they certainly aren’t
alone.
People living in Appalachia face greater obstacles when it
comes to getting care for strokes.
And we’ve learned, some of our hometowns have among the
highest rate of strokes in not just Virginia, but the nation.
In this episode of Hometown Stories in our series Bridging the
Great Health Divide, we’re taking a look at the facts.
And the faith that’s kept one Virginia family going, despite
it all.
About the Podcast
From hard-hitting to heartwarming, Hometown Stories will guide you through the Blue Ridge Mountains and into the heart of Virginia. Hometown Stories is a production of WDBJ7-TV based in Roanoke, Virginia.