Sparrow Caregivers performed free stroke screenings and provided potentially life-saving information during an educational event on Monday, May 11.
Anmar Razak, M.D., Sparrow Physician and Michigan State University HealthTeam neurologist, discussing stroke symptoms and treatment during a media interview
Stroke survivor Amy Grimes being interviewed by the media.
Published: May 13, 2015
May is National Stroke Awareness Month.
Did you know the brain ages an average of 3.6 years each hour without treatment? Act FAST!
Warning signs for stroke:
Facial weakness
- Have person smile. Does one side droop?
Arm weakness
- Lift both arms up. Does one arm drop?
Speech difficulty
- Is speech slurred or unclear?
Time to call
- Note time symptoms started. Call 911.
Mid-Michigan’s most comprehensive stroke team is always ready to care for you.
Sparrow is the first Michigan hospital to be designated a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. Sparrow was successfully recertified in November 2014.