Each year, more than 130,000 Americans die from stroke; that’s one in every 20 deaths. Even with survival, the lasting effects of stroke can be debilitating. Understanding the signs of a stroke is key; the quicker a stroke-sufferer is treated by a doctor, the lower the risk of developing a long-term disability.
Knowing the acronym FAST to recognize the signs and symptoms of stroke – Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 9-1-1 – can save valuable time. Healthy eating habits and regular exercise can prevent a stroke from happening. Together, we can use our brain power to raise stroke awareness.
Stroke Month Events
Free Stroke Screenings
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
10 a.m. to noon
Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center
Lobby
1301 Springdale Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
No registration required.
Exercise With the Provider
Sunday, May 17, 2015
11 a.m. to noon
Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center
Indoor Track
1301 Springdale Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
No registration required.
Live Video Chat on 6ABC
Monday, May 18, 2015
Noon to 1 p.m.
Stroke experts Thomas R. Mirsen, MD, and Ryna K. Then, MD, from the Cooper Neurological Institute, will answer your questions during the live web chat on 6ABC between noon and 1 p.m.
For more information or to submit a question during the chat, click here.
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