WCVB anchor Ben Simmoneau shares health scare to encourage symptom awareness

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WCVB-TV anchor Ben Simmoneau urges people to seek medical attention for concerning symptoms after experiencing a serious health scare. Simmoneau discovered a tear in his carotid artery, which supplies blood to the brain, after noticing a drooping eyelid and pupil difference. He was treated at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The anchor's recovery is ongoing, and he hopes his story encourages others to not ignore their body's signals.


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