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Jim Park's Heart Attack: A Deep Dive into Truck Driver Health

In this episode of the Trucking Risk and Insurance Podcast, award-winning trucking journalist and experienced truck driver Jim Park discusses his recent heart attack, the importance of recognizing symptoms, and how it relates to the health of truck drivers. 

Jim shares his personal journey, detailing the symptoms he experienced, the medical treatment he received, and his recovery process. The hosts emphasize the need for truck drivers to pay attention to their bodies and seek medical help when necessary. 

The episode aims to raise awareness about heart health and encourage drivers to adopt healthier lifestyles.

To contact Jim:
email: jrbcjim@gmail.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/truckinjim/
The Facebook Story: https://www.facebook.com/jim.park3/posts/pfbid02NuRpekyBZM77h6LnqQ4CqHKPnkhoxgGMtATgrD65fTnsq3kqsN3vJPayuSqjs59gl

Symptoms of a Heart Attack: 
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-attack/in-depth/heart-attack-symptoms/art-20047744


00:00 Introduction to Jim Park
01:09 Jim's Heart Attack Experience
02:32 Recognizing Heart Attack Symptoms
04:09 Hospital Visit and Recovery
05:15 Post-Heart Attack Lifestyle Changes
09:58 Advice for Truck Drivers
15:16 The Reality of Truck Driver Health
18:16 The Risks and Realities of Truck Driving
18:47 A Personal Story from Northern Ontario
19:38 The Importance of Listening to Your Body
20:13 The Consequences of Ignoring Symptoms
21:40 Jim's Experience with a Heart Attack
23:44 The Aftermath and Recovery
28:17 The Pressure on Drivers to Hide Health Issues
31:00 Jim's Insights on Trucking Technology
32:54 Where to Follow Jim Park
35:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

John Farquhar
Summit Risk Solutions: summitrisksolutions.ca
1 226 802-2762
John@summitrisksolutions.ca


Chris Harris
Safety Dawg Inc: safetydawg.com
Chris@SafetyDawg.com
1 905 973 7056



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