Full Notification

The reality is that a stroke can happen to ANYONE at ANYTIME. For each minute a stroke goes untreated and blood flow to the brain continues to be blocked, a person loses about 1.9 million brain cells. This could mean that a person’s speech, movement, memory, and so much more can be affected.

Try to memorize as many of these symptoms as you can so that you can ACT FAST if you or someone else is suffering a stroke.

SUDDEN numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body


SUDDEN confusion, trouble speaking, or understanding


SUDDEN trouble seeing in one or both eyes


SUDDEN trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination


SUDDEN severe headache with no known cause

Call 9-1-1 immediately if you observe any of these symptoms.
Note the time of the first symptom.
This information is important and can affect treatment decisions.
For information on simple lifestyle changes that can lessen your chance of stroke, contact your Health Educator at 973.680.4183.

Information from: The National Stroke Association