MAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH
National Stroke Awareness Month is observed in the United States annually during the month of May. National Stroke Awareness Month was created to promote public awareness and reduce the incidence of stroke in the United States.
How to tell if someone is having a stroke:
- Numbness or weakness in the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.
- Confusion or trouble speaking or understanding speech.
- Trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
- Trouble walking, dizziness, or problems with balance.
- Severe headache with no known cause.
