American Stroke Association

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Name: American Stroke Association

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First Reported May 19 2012 - Updated May 19 2012 - 1 Documents

Time is brain: Recognizing the signs of a stroke

In recent years, people have become very familiar with the signs of a heart attack. Chest pain, discomfort in the upper parts of the body and shortness of breath often send people straight to the emergency room. And that’s great news because as the saying ... [ Published May 19 2012 by Albany Democrat Herald ]

Entities: Karen Phillips, Heart Attack, tissue plasminogen activator, American Stroke Association

First Reported May 17 2012 - Updated May 17 2012 - 1 Documents

Terrence J

ASA launches hip-hop video competition to raise stroke awareness

DALLAS – Last week, the American Stroke Association kicked off a national hip hop stroke video competition for 10- to 15-year-olds to broaden public awareness about stroke.The free competition (enter at www.strokeassociation.org/hiphopcontest) will engage ... [ Published May 17 2012 by al.com ]

Entities: American Stroke Association, Terrence J, American Heart Association

First Reported May 08 2012 - Updated May 09 2012 - 2 Documents

American Heart Association

To Your Health: Protect yourself from No. 4 killer

May is American Stroke Month, and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association is urging people to know the risk factors and warning signs for the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States.Every 40 seconds someone has a stroke. ... [ Published May 09 2012 by Southtown Star ]

Entities: African-Americans, American Heart Association, Chicago, American Stroke Association

First Reported May 08 2012 - Updated May 08 2012 - 1 Documents

Nutrients

National Stroke Awareness Month: Suspect a stroke? Think FAST!

When it comes to the topic of strokes, think FAST. Think quickly to get help, medical personnel advise, but also remember what this FAST means: If a person?s Face is drooping, if he or she has weakness in the Arms, if his or her Speech is slurred, move ... [ Published May 08 2012 by MassLive ]

Entities: Oxygen, American Stroke Association, American Heart Association, Cardiology, Nutrients

First Reported May 05 2012 - Updated May 05 2012 - 1 Documents

Annual gospel brunch to educate on stroke prevent and warning signs set May 12

The annual gospel brunch, sponsored by the Faith Based Health Alliance Advocates in conjunction with the American Heart/American Stroke Association, will be held on May 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Anthony?s Maronite Church on Island Pond Road in Springfield. ... [ Published May 05 2012 by MassLive ]

Entities: American Stroke Association, J. P. Morgan, Jr., African-Americans

First Reported May 01 2012 - Updated May 01 2012 - 1 Documents

Winter Haven High School

Medical People

WednesdayWRITING YOUR LIFE STORY, $5 donation per class suggested, Sage-ing Program, 1-2:30 p.m. through June 6, 151 Second St. S.W., Winter Haven. Facilitated by D. J. Osborne. Register with her at djosbornefl@yahoo.com or 293-3594.UNDERSTANDING YOUR ... [ Published May 01 2012 by Lakeland Ledger ]

Entities: Facial Nerve, Winter Haven High School, Jeremy Taylor, American Stroke Association

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"This video project is special to me, because stroke hits close to home," said Terrence J , also a cast member of the movie Think Like A Man. "These hip hop stroke videos will educate the next generation on being healthy and encourage all people to learn about stroke in homes, schools and youth organizations across the country."

ASA launches hip-hop video competition to raise stroke awareness [al.com - May 17 2012]

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