By Karen Stokes When someone suffers a stroke, time is essential. There is very limited time to restore blood flow to the brain before the injury is irreversible. According to the American Heart … [Read more...]
National Stroke Month Shines a Spotlight on Stroke Prevention and Recovery
By Karen Stokes During National Stroke Awareness Month, the CDC convened a briefing attended by prominent scientists and public health leaders to unveil recent stroke-related data and delve into … [Read more...]
Study Finds Nearness to Trees, Grass and Other Plants Can Lower Risk of Strokes
By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Go Red For Women™ Campaign features Milwaukee woman
Kimberly Montgomery chosen to spread awareness of heart disease and stroke By Lynda L. Jones Each year the American Heart Association seeks out women from across the nation to act as the faces … [Read more...]
Time lost equals brain lost; It’s that simple
American Stroke Month is all about recognition and reaction. Stroke is the #4 killer of Americans and is also a leading cause of long-term disability. If you or someone you know were having a stroke, … [Read more...]
Stroke and Osteoporosis Screening coming to Milwaukee
Residents living in and around the Milwaukee community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. The Knights of Columbus Council #524 will host Life Line Screening on … [Read more...]