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Barrow Stroke Prevention Program

The Stroke Prevention Program offers informative presentations and educational materials for adults to increase their awareness of the causes and signs and symptoms of stroke. The goal of the program is to reduce the incidence of stroke by increasing awareness of lifestyle habits that can reduce the risk of stroke and by emphasizing the importance of seeking prompt medical attention when early warning signs occur.

Stroke Warning Signs

Sudden numbness and tingling
Sudden paralysis or weakness
Sudden loss of speech
Sudden vision problems
Sudden dizziness or vertigo
Sudden loss of consciousness
Sudden severe headache

IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE ABOVE WARNING SIGNS, DIAL 911
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY!

Contact Us

For more information or to schedule a presentation, please contact:

Barrow Community Education and Outreach Coordinator

Phone: 602-406-3868 or 602-406-4762

E-mail: lranus@chw.edu

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