A Checklist for Communities Source: Brain Attack Coalition
Do You Have Access to the Best Treatment for Stroke?
Establishing “Stroke Centers” in Hospitals WouldReduce Deaths and Disabilities, Say Stroke Experts
First-Ever RecommendationsPublished in June 21 Issue of JAMA BETHESDA, MD, June 20, 2000 – A national stroke coalition today announced it is advocating for all hospitals to establish stroke centers or other programs to reduce deaths and disabilities from stroke. The June 21, 2000, issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) features the first-ever recommendations …
Recommendations for theEstablishment of Primary Stroke Centers
Fact Sheet June 20, 2000 – The Brain Attack Coalition’s recommendations for a Primary Stroke Center address the following 11 major aspects of acute stroke care: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is a component of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Prepared By: Margo Warren and Marian …
Stroke Symptoms Guide
Call 911…if you see or have any of these symptoms. Treatment can be more effective if given quickly. Every minute counts!
Brain Attack Coalition Adopts New Message for National Stroke Awareness Month
Brain Attack Coalition Adopts New Message for National Stroke Awareness Month Bethesda, MD, May 13, 2009—In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month in May, a national stroke coalition today announced that its member organizations have adopted a new public education message: “Stroke strikes fast. You should too. Call 9-1-1.” The Brain Attack Coalition (BAC), chaired by …