Stroke Awareness Week Becomes Law in Ohio!

This week Governor Mike DeWine signed into law Senate Bill 20, officially designating the first week of May as Stroke Awareness Week in Ohio. We thank the Governor for his support in saving lives in Ohio by empowering communities to recognize stroke symptoms early. Stroke survivor and American Heart Association Heart Powered advocate, Dawn Turnage, was able to attend the signing of the bill after testifying in front of the State Legislature about the how vital early recognition and immediate action are for survival and recovery. You can read Dawn’s full story here.

Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the U.S., despite stroke being largely preventable, treatable and beatable. With the designation of Stroke Awareness Week in Ohio, more Ohioans will learn to recognize Stroke warning signs and immediately call 911. If someone is having a stroke, they must get medical attention right away. Immediate treatment may minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death. Learn how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T. (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty and Time to call 911) by visiting our interactive training experience.