Warning Signs

The hospital's Stroke Center educates the community and hospital inpatients on identifying stroke symptoms.

Numbness or Weakness of The Face, Arm or Leg (Especially on One Side of The Body)
Sudden Confusion, Trouble Speaking or Understanding
Sudden Trouble Seeing
Sudden Dizziness, Loss of Balance or Coordination; And Sudden Severe Headache With no Known Cause

Face	Ask the person to smile; does one side of the face droop?
Arms	Can the person raise both arms; does one drift down?
Speech	Can the person repeat a sentence; are words slurred?
Time	Time is critical! Call 911 or get to the hospital fast!