Cooking Matters

Presented by Community Outreach and Michigan State University Extension Programs

A Special Cooking Class for Parents & Children

Parents with children ages 10 - 14 are encouraged to sign up for this special cooking class, designed for parents and children to explore the kitchen and cooking together.

June 27 & 29 | July 11, 13, & 18 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Commodities Kitchen

Space is limited. Please register in advance with Heather Hollenbeck at Heather.Hollenbeck@ PokagonBand-nsn.gov or at (269) 462-4300.

Signs of Stroke Symptoms

A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.

What happens in the brain during a stroke?

The brain controls our movements, stores our memories, and is the source of our thoughts, emotions, and language. The brain also controls many functions of the body, like breathing and digestion.

To work properly, your brain needs oxygen. Your arteries deliver oxygen-rich blood to all parts of your brain. If something happens to block the flow of blood, brain cells start to die within minutes, because they can’t get oxygen. This causes a stroke.

What are the signs of stroke in men and women?

• Numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body.

• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech.

• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.

• Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination.

• Sudden severe headache with no known cause.

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Potawatomi Language Class with Kevin Daugherty

Tuesdays

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Elder’s Hall 53237 Townhall Road

Dowagiac, MI 49047

Actions to Take When Symptoms are Identified

• Call 9-1-1 right away if you or someone else has any of these symptoms.

• Act F.A.S.T. to identify stroke.

• Act F.A.S.T. to help stroke patients get the treatments they need. The stroke treatments that work best are available only if the stroke is recognized and diagnosed within three hours of the first symptoms. Stroke patients may not be eligible for these if they don’t arrive at the hospital in time.

If you think someone may be having a stroke, act F.A.S.T. and do the following test:

F – Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A – Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S – Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T – Time: If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away. Note the time when any symptoms first appear. This information helps health care providers determine the best treatment for each person.

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