The Barrow Stroke Prevention Program offers informative presentations and educational materials to adults to increase their awareness of the causes, signs, and symptoms of stroke. The program promotes healthy lifestyle habits that can reduce the risk of stroke in addition to emphasizing the importance of seeking prompt medical attention when early warning signs are observed.
Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™
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 AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY!
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Related Links
Barrow Stroke Center
B.R.A.I.N.S.
The Joint Commission
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