Stroke is the nation's third leading cause of death and the number one cause of adult disability. Americans experience more than 750,000 strokes each year, resulting in annual direct and indirect costs of more than $50 billion.

If you suffer any of the following symptoms, call 911:

• Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body
  
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
  
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
  
• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
  
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause
  

Treatment can be more effective if given quickly. Every minute counts!

Stroke Risk Screening

If you are interested in finding out information on stroke risk screening, click here.