Grand Bahama
“Stroke Awareness Month" to be acknowledged in Grand Bahama
May 22, 2015 - 3:45:29 AM

Back row: Gayle McIntosh, President; Next row survivors, Sandra Boroski, Shelby Sands, Christian Garvey; Physical Therapist, Cottrice Roberts-Robinson and Lillamae McPhee; Bottom row right, Physical Therapist, Leticia Singson and in wheelchair, Mrs. Stuart. The rest are families of the stroke survivors.

Theme: To raise awareness of stroke risk factor management and how to recognize and respond to stroke warning signs by acting FAST.

Guest Speaker Dr. Hors fall

When: When: May 28th, 2015 7p.m. (last Thursday in each month)

Where: Mary Star of The Sea Church (west wing meeting room

Nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. will have a stroke this year.But the fact remains that 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by managing risk factors.Learn more about risk factors associated with stroke and begin managing your risk today.

National Stroke Association supports Grand Bahama Survivors of Strokes (GBSOS) in their effort to, “enhance, educate, and enrich the lives of stroke survivors”, as it furthers their mission to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke. Stroke has a personal significance to GBSOS

Did You Know?

* Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S.

* Stroke is a leading cause of adult long-term disability.

* Up to 80% of strokes are preventable.

* Making simple lifestyle changes can dramatically reduce your stroke risk. Stroke is an emergency! It’s important to learn stroke warning signs and how to respond to them. Time is an important factor in determining treatment options for stroke.

Use FAST to remember the warning signs of stroke:

Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?

Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Contacts for GBSOS:

Box F- 43625

FREEPORT BAHAMAS

Whatsapp: GBSOS 242-727-1128 Email: grandbahamasos@gmail.com

Facebook Stroke survivors (Grand Bahamas’ Stroke Survivors

About National Stroke Association

National Stroke Association’s mission is to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke. It is the only national organization in the U.S. that focuses 100 percent of its efforts on stroke by developing compelling education and programs focused on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support for all impacted by stroke. Visit www.stroke.org for more information.

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