In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, Healthy Alameda wants to remind Alameda Post readers of the signs of stroke, a medical emergency that affects more than 795,000 people in the U.S. every year.
A stroke can happen suddenly and without warning. One moment, someone is speaking normally. The next, they may have slurred speech, facial drooping, trouble seeing or weakness on one side of the body. When that happens, every minute matters. Stroke is a time-dependent emergency, meaning the faster symptoms are recognized and treatment begins, the better the chances of reducing long-term disability and improving recovery.
At Alameda Hospital, a certified primary stroke center, care teams are trained to quickly respond the moment a patient arrives with stroke symptoms…
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