When it comes to treating a stroke, the importance of timing cannot be understated. Recognizing signs and receiving care as soon as possible can often mean the difference between a patient recovering or not, local health officials say.
As the month of May nears a close, there’s still time to take notice of National Stroke Awareness Month. Lisa Macdougall, Holy Family Hospital’s stroke coordinator at. Macdougall, explains symptoms of stroke may come on suddenly, which is why they have a memorable acronym. “That acronym is BE FAST We want you to BE FAST […]