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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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