Melissa in the Morning: Stroke 101

May 06, 01:30 PM

May is American Stroke Month and according to the CDC, every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. But more often than not, people will bypass stroke symptoms or calling 9-1-1, taking matters into their own hands. Dr. Joshua Marcus with Nuvance Health highlighted the importance of getting an ambulance in the event of a stroke. He also wrote an article called ‘Stroke 101’ to tackle ambulance costs, misleading symptoms, risks and more: Stroke 101 and Why it is Critical to Call 911 for Symptoms | Nuvance Health

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