Know the signs, and B.E. F.A.S.T. if you suspect stroke!
Importance of Stroke Centers and Systems of Care
Certification of a stroke center helps to ensure use of best practice treatment protocols.
Collaboration between local emergency medical providers and health care institutions to reduce treatment times can improve treatment outcome.
If you experience stroke symptoms or suspect someone is having a stroke, call 911 and ask to be taken to a certified stroke treatment center.
Seek help as soon as stroke is suspected!
Dedicate Yourself to Helping
Do what you can to help prevent stroke. Work with your primary care provider on health maintenance for yourself and support these actions for those that you know.
Lifestyle Tips For Stroke Prevention:
- Exercise regularly and be active
- Stop smoking
- Eat a healthy balanced diet with fruits and vegetables
- Reduce saturated and trans fats
- Reduce salt and sugar intake
- Limit alcohol intake
- Take medications as prescribed
If you suspect that you or someone you know is having a stroke, BE FAST, and call 911!
Be part of the outcome, and BE FAST
Call 911 for stroke