Summerlin Hospital to Host Stroke Awareness Events Every Wednesday in May
In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month, healthcare providers at Summerlin Hospital are hosting information stations every Wednesday in May from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in the hospital’s main lobby, located at 657 N. Town Center Drive, Las Vegas, 89144.
During each event, visitors will learn the acronym BE FAST; meet with registered nurses and therapists who specialize in post-stroke care; and receive information about stroke support groups hosted at sister facility Valley Health Specialty Hospital.
BE FAST represents the following symptoms:
B Balance – sudden loss of balance
E Eyes – loss of vision in one or both eyes
F Face – face looks uneven; person has a lopsided smile
A Arm/Leg – weakness on one side
S Speech – slurred speech; trouble speaking or confusion
T Terrible headache – described as a thunderclap headache or worst headache of your life
There are several kinds of stroke, including transient ischemic attack (a mini stroke warning); ischemic stroke (most common); and hemorrhagic stroke (blood vessel rupture). Additional strokes are cryptogenic (because the stroke can’t be determined); and brain stem stroke (occurs in brain stem and affects both sides of body).
No matter what type of stroke someone may experience, it’s urgent to call 9-1-1. Someone experiencing a stroke should never drive themselves to the hospital. By activating 9-1-1, patients can arrive at the hospital quickly and under the supervision of first responders.
Summerlin Hospital is an Advanced Primary Stroke Center as certified by The Joint Commission and American Stroke Association.
About Summerlin Hospital
Summerlin Hospital is a member of The Valley Health System, a network of acute care and specialty hospitals, freestanding emergency departments, outpatient services and physician practices, caring for patients throughout Southern Nevada and surrounding communities. Located in the master-planned community of Summerlin, the hospital offers emergency care, advanced cardiovascular care, women’s health, comprehensive maternity services, a level III neonatal intensive care unit, a children’s medical center, surgical services, oncology care for adults and children, and specialty programs in stroke, chest pain, advanced wound care and hyperbaric medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy services for adults and children. The ER at South Summerlin is an extension of Summerlin Hospital.
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