Woman shares warning for others after surviving a stroke
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Did you know every four seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke? According to the American Heart and American Stroke Association, stroke is the 5-th leading cause of death in America. There is good news though. Prevention and awareness means more people know the symptoms of a stroke and are acting fast to get the help they need. FAST is the acronym health experts use to help you spot the symptoms of a stroke. F stands for face drooping. A stands for arm weakness. S stands for speech slurred. T stands for time to call 9-1-1. The faster someone recognizes the signs and calls for help, the better their chances for survival and preventing permanent damage.
A local woman, studying to become a nurse suffered a stroke while at work. Myra Wilson shares her story to help raise awareness about stroke and the importance of getting help fast.