… occupational therapy at the MGH Institute. Erler discussed Stroke Awareness Month that occurs each May. Q: Why is stroke awareness so important? Almost 800,000 people … the leading cause of serious long-term disability. Stroke awareness is crucial for several reasons, primarily because it significantly impacts early detection, … can result in more severe disability or even death. In my clinical practice, I’ve seen stroke survivors whose loved ones recognized they were having a stroke and …

… to attend school from the time he was a youngster. He often worked to help pay for tuition which dragged down his grades. But he overcame that and other barriers to eventually earn a PhD in Anatomy and Neurobiology from … assistant studies at the MGH Institute since 2019. “But as a faculty member, I know it’s important to see if our first-generation students are having difficulties …