May is Stroke Awareness Month

What is Stroke?

Stroke is the nation's third leading cause of death. There are different types of strokes, but regardless of type, surviving a stroke can have a devastating impact, not only on the survivor, but on everyone who cares about them.

Give Me 5 For Stroke – A Quick Stroke Check

The Stroke Collaborative is a joint campaign of the American Academy of Neurology, the American College of Emergency Physicians, and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association to encourage Americans to recognize stroke symptoms.  Thousands of brains cells die each second that stroke is not diagnosed.  This campaign encourages Americans to recognize stroke symptoms, call 9-1-1, and get to the emergency department.

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