Stroke Awareness Foundation

06/03/2026

Why should you call 911 when having a stroke? Transport via 911 leads to most expedited treatment and the best possible outcome for a stroke patient. Activating emergency medical services (EMS) is the most important factor in reducing delay times to hospital arrival for stroke patients.

Time is Brain when it comes to Stroke! Call 911 Immediately!



https://www.strokeinfo.org/call-911-when-having-a-stroke-2/

06/01/2026

What Are the Signs of a Stroke in Women?
The main symptoms of stroke are the same for both women and men, says Nancy Gadallah, D.O., a board-certified vascular neurologist at the Stroke & Neurovascular Center at JFK University Medical Center in Edison, New Jersey.

The acronym BE FAST can help you remember them:

B: Loss of balance
E: Eye or vision changes
F: Facial drooping
A: Arm weakness or numbness
S: Speech difficulty like trouble speaking or confusion
T: Time to call 911

That said, women may have other, more-subtle symptoms as well, says Sanskriti Mishra, M.D., a board-certified vascular neurologist and director of Stroke at the Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. These may include:

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Hiccups
Confusion
Behavioral changes like severe and uncharacteristic irritability, anxiety or apathy
Blurred vision
Sudden, overwhelming heaviness or loss of energy



https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/healthier-you/2026/05/28/stroke-symptoms-in-women-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore

05/31/2026

Learn how to spot a stroke. Anyone can have a stroke at any age.
Remember BEFAST
B - Balance: Sudden loss of balance
E - Eyes: Sudden loss of vision
F - Face: Does one side of the face droop?
A - Arm: Is one arm or leg weak or numb?
S -Speech: Is speech slurred or unrecognizable?
T- Time: Call 911 immediately!

https://www.today.com/video/how-to-spot-the-signs-of-a-stroke-and-how-to-take-action-264149573831

Every year, about 800,00 people in the United States experience a stroke. Dr. Carolyn Brockington, vascular neurologist and director of the Stroke Center at Mount Sinai West in New York, joins TODAY with a checklist on the symptoms to look out for, how to take action and what you can do to help redu...

05/29/2026

AbilityPath provides therapeutic services and recovery programming for individuals impacted by stroke and brain injury through its REACH Program. Licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists deliver community-based small group and one-on-one services that support recovery, independence, and improved quality of life.

Services Offered:
Support Groups
Mobility and Fitness Skills
Daily Living Skills
Speech, Language and Cognitive Skills

Learn more here: https://abilitypath.org/services/adult-services/stroke-and-brain-injury-services/

05/27/2026

Find inspiration and hope after stroke by listening to stroke survivors as they share their stories from Beyond Stillness: Stories After Stroke.

Several stroke survivor stories are available here: https://www.strokeinfo.org/stories/

To access all of Beyond Stillness' stories, visit: https://www.beyondstillness.org/

05/26/2026

Share stroke signs and symptoms in Chinese. The Stroke Awareness Foundation has stroke symptoms in 8 different languages (English, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Afghan, Tagalog, Farsi, and Portuguese). Access them all here: https://www.strokeinfo.org/signs/picklanguage/

中風是一種危急的情況. 辨識中風症狀能夠在緊急關頭可以救回一條生命. 如果某件事看起来或感觉异常，请相信您的直觉，找尋幫助.
请立即拨打 911 或前往医院就诊。

请访问 strokeinfo.org 想要查詢更多的信息 下載應用程式.

http://strokeinfo.org/sigs/ch/

如果你的親友有以上症狀, 請至電911或至附近醫院救助. 中風警告標誌: 侧是否下垂或看起来不平坦? 请让他们微笑. 手臂或腿是否无力或麻木，是否会下垂？请他们举起双手. 语言/音是否含糊或无法识别？要求他们重复一句话. 身...

05/22/2026

Share the Message of Stroke Awareness

Every story shared, every video watched, and every conversation started helps amplify the Life-Saving Message of Stroke Awareness. During Stroke Awareness Month, we invite you to take a moment to learn the signs of stroke, share this message with loved ones, and help improve stroke outcomes in our community.

Because when it comes to stroke — every second matters.

Know the Signs. B.E. F.A.S.T.

B for Balance: Sudden loss of balance
E for Eyes: Blurry, double, or lost vision
F for Face: Drooping or uneven smile
A for Arm: Weakness or numbness
S for Speech: Slurred, confused, or hard to understand
T for Time: Call 911 immediately

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05/22/2026

Stroke warning signs in Vietnamese.

Nếu bạn hoặc người thân có bất kỳ một trong những dấu hiệu dưới đây, hãy gọi 911 hoặc đến bệnh viện ngay lập tức.

Dấu hiệu đột qụy:
Mặt: Mất thăng bằng đột ngột?
Giọng nói: Lắp bắp hoặc không rõ ràng? Hãy nói họ lặp lại một câu.
Đôi mắt: Bị mất thị lực đột ngột ở một hoặc cả hai mắt?
Cánh tay: Một bên mặt xệ xuống hoặc trông lệch đi? Hãy nói họ cười thử.
Thăng bằng: Một bên mặt xệ xuống hoặc trông lệch đi? Hãy nói họ cười thử.
Nhức đầu: Đau đầu đột ngột và dồn dập?

Nếu có điều gì đó nhìn hoặc cảm thấy bất thường hãy tin vào trực giác của bạn. Gọi 911 hoặc đến bệnh viện ngay lập tức nếu bạn hoặc người thân có bất kỳ một dấu hiệu nào trong số những điều kể trên.

https://www.strokeinfo.org/signs/vt/

05/20/2026

Thank you Pacific Stroke Association for having us at your 26th Annual Stroke Conference in Mountain View, CA. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in stroke care, recovery, and technologies helping improve stroke outcomes. We had the pleasure of sharing a booth with our partner AbilityPath's Brenda Brown (PT). Stroke Awareness Foundation and AbilityPath are Better Together. Strengthening the continuum of care: Awareness, Rapid Response and Recovery. We are bringing together STROKE AWARENESS, RAPID RESPONSE EDUCATION, and REHABILITATION SERVICES to better support stroke survivors and families throughout every stage of the stroke journey.

05/20/2026

Conoce los síntomas de un derrame cerebral. Tal vez podrás salvar una vida.
RAPIDO:
Rostro caído (Face drooping)
Álteración del equilibrio (Loss of balance or coordination)
Pérdida de fuerza en el brazo (Arm weakness—can also include legs)
Impedimento visual repentino (Sudden vision difficulty)
Dificultad para hablar (Slurred or strange speech)
Obtén ayuda, llama al 911 (Get help, call 911)

Para más información visita https://www.strokeinfo.org/signs/es/

Life Saving Stroke Information in 8 different languages:
Spanish: https://www.strokeinfo.org/signs/es/
Chinese: https://www.strokeinfo.org/signs/ch/
Vietnamese: https://www.strokeinfo.org/signs/vt/
English: https://www.strokeinfo.org/signs/en/
Tagalog: https://www.strokeinfo.org/signs/ta/
Afgan: https://www.strokeinfo.org/signs/af/
Farsi: https://www.strokeinfo.org/signs/fa/
Portuguese: https://www.strokeinfo.org/signs/po/

Download our free life-saving stroke app:
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.strokeappandroid
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id956746312?mt=8