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Stroke Prevention

Stroke prevention possible

Stroke prevention possible

Doctors say a healthy lifestyle can help prevent stroke.

New treatments for stroke bring new hope

New treatments for stroke bring new hope

Doctors at St. Joseph's Hospital are excited about new treatments now available for stroke victims.

When it comes to stroke: Think FAST

When it comes to stroke: Think FAST

Doctors say recognizing the signs of a stroke and getting to a hospital quickly are the keys to survival and a good recovery.

Stroke: What You Must Know

Stroke: What You Must Know

Free Lecture - Free Parking - Light Refreshments Thursday, May 14, 2009, 6pm

For Strokes, Closest Hospital Might Not Be Best

For Strokes, Closest Hospital Might Not Be Best

When fire department paramedics found 50-year-old Gerald Booker unable to drive, his left side weak and his speech slurred because of an apparent stroke, they told the yard laborer he was going for a ride.

Stroke 101: Dick Fletcher educated others about strokes

Stroke 101: Dick Fletcher educated others about strokes

Dick Fletcher passed away Tuesday morning from a stroke he suffered a week ago. It was his second stroke. After the first one five years ago he spent a great deal of time trying to educate people about what he'd been through.

Stroke: Do you know the warning signs?

Stroke: Do you know the warning signs?

May is stroke month and in memory of our colleague and friend, meteorologist Dick Fletcher, who died back in February after suffering a stroke we want to make sure you recognize the warning signs.

Reduce stroke: 3 numbers you must know

Reduce stroke: 3 numbers you must know

In memory of our colleague and friend meteorologist Dick Fletcher who died in February after suffering a stroke, we want to make sure you know how to reduce your chances of experiencing one.

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