KNOW THE SYMPTOMS. IMPROVE YOUR ODDS.
Call 911 at the earliest sign of a stroke. The statistics are clear — you need to know the symptoms: • • • •
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability. 795,000 people suffer a stroke every year. Strokes can occur at ANY age. Nearly 1/4 occur in people under 65.
When you see the signs of a stroke, don’t delay – call 9-1-1 right away. Local residents have access to first-rate stroke treatment. Boulder Community Hospital is a nationally certified Primary Stroke Center and Healthgrades® named us Best in Boulder County for Stroke Treatment for 2013. We provide high quality, evidence-based care designed to meet the specialized needs of stroke patients.
Order your free wallet-sized Stroke Symptoms Cards at www.bch.org/strokecard or call 303-441-0580.
Source: StrokeCenter.org