St. Cloud Hospital Plans Events for Stroke Awareness Month

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) - This month, St. Cloud Hospital is lit up in purple to highlight Stroke Awareness Month.

Stroke is a leading cause of disability in Minnesota and impacts more than 100,000 patients across the state with over 12,000 Minnesotans hospitalized each year for stroke care.

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St. Cloud Hospital is hosting two community events during Stroke Awareness Month.

Let’s Talk About Stroke – Risk Factors, Your Lifestyle, and Q & A

• Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. at the Whitney Senior Center,
• Get questions answered from CentraCare Neurosciences Stroke Specialist Brittney Hulsinga, DNP.
• Call 320-255-5791 to RSVP

Strides for Stroke

• Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at the CentraCare Plaza in St. Cloud.
• Register for the walk here.

When you or someone you love has a stroke, CentraCare reminds everyone that fast action is critical to minimizing disability and preventing death.

Remember: BE FAST

• Balance loss
• Eyesight changes
• Face weakness
• Arm Weakness
• Speech difficulty
• Time is brain

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