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National Stroke Awareness Month
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, an important time to raise awareness about strokes, their risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of early intervention and treatment. Each year millions of people experience strokes, with a significant number resulting in long-term disabilities.
Below is the self-reported lifetime history of stroke among HealthStreet members by age, race, and sex. The percent of self-reported history of stroke is highest among White men 75+ years of age and is lowest among White women 18-54 years of age. Learn how to recognize the signs of a stroke here.
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Our Community Our Health Town Hall
Join us Tuesday, May 7th, from 1 to 3 p.m. ET for an Our Community Our Health Town Hall in partnership with the University of California Davis Health. Panelists will speak about the importance of meaningful community engagement best practices and the vital role of Community Health Workers and Promotoras in nurturing community trust and trustworthiness. Register here. |
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Research Study Opportunities
If you are interested in hearing about these or other studies, please contact our Study Navigator, Sara Marsh, at 352-294-4873. |
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NARCAN® Saves Lives
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NARCAN® Nasal Spray may counteract the life-threatening effects of an opioid overdose. Since most accidental overdoses occur in a home setting, it was developed for family, friends, and caregivers - with no medical training required.HealthStreet has partnered with Florida Department of Children and Families to distribute NARCAN® in our community. Call 352-294-4880 today to get your own NARCAN® Nasal Spray.
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