From the OR to the community—Dr. Kendrick Johnson is bridging the gap in stroke care:

As a dual-fellowship trained cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon, Dr. Johnson is committed to changing the stroke narrative—especially within the Black community. In this powerful Stroke Awareness Month feature, he shares what inspired him to launch a local outreach program and how his clinical work aligns with a deeper mission of health equity. Dr. Johnson also speaks to the alarming reality that over 800,000 Americans experience a stroke each year—and reminds us of the importance of knowing the signs using the F.A.S.T. method. For him, awareness isn't optional—it's lifesaving. Visit our website at amsobns.org to learn more about how ASBN is combining surgical expertise and community education to close the gap in care.