Enid resident urges commission to explore mobile stroke unit after near-fatal stroke
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Summary
A resident who suffered a stroke detailed delays in receiving treatment and asked the commission to consider funding or facilitating a mobile stroke unit estimated at about $1 million.
Jennifer Willingham, an Enid resident, told the commission during public comment that she suffered a stroke on Sept. 13, 2024, at age 42 and urged the city to consider a mobile stroke unit.
Willingham described delays she and first responders experienced before arriving at the hospital and said she spent nearly a month hospitalized. She said a mobile stroke unit—ould shorten the time between symptom onset and treatment because it would include an onboard CT scanner, video conferencing with hospital physicians and clot-busting medication. Willingham said she understands the unit—s cost is high (she cited roughly $1 million) and asked the commission for guidance on fundraising and next steps.
The transcript records Willingham—s testimony and her request for the city—s consideration; the commission did not record a formal directive or vote on the request during the meeting.
