{"id":19712,"date":"2024-05-28T13:33:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T17:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?p=19712"},"modified":"2026-05-19T14:56:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T18:56:35","slug":"getting-stroke-smart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2024\/05\/28\/getting-stroke-smart\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting stroke smart\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<td class=\"x_mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">May is also\u00a0Stroke Awareness Month.\u00a0Strokes happen when something blocks blood flow to the brain or a blood vessel in the brain bursts\u2014it&#8217;s sometimes called a \u201cbrain attack\u201d for this reason. Strokes are the\u00a0fourth leading cause of death in Virginia\u00a0(behind cancer, heart disease, and accidents).<\/p>\n<p>People experiencing a stroke need quick, professional medical care. The most important step you can take to help is calling 911 as soon as you spot the symptoms of a stroke. VDH has a helpful phrase for remembering these signs and symptoms: BE FAST.<\/td>\n<td class=\"x_mcnTextContent\" valign=\"top\">Not every person experiencing a stroke will demonstrate all these symptoms, so just one is a sign to call 911.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"EN-US\">Richmond is proud to be a\u00a0Stroke Smart city\u00a0which means each resident has a role to play in helping our friends and neighbors receive prompt stroke treatment. Knowing BE FAST and sharing this information with others contributes to our Stroke Smart city.<\/p>\n<p>If you live or work with people at\u00a0higher risk for stroke, or you know other people who need this information, you can request\u00a0magnets, wallet cards, and other informative materials\u00a0from\u00a0VDH\u2019s Stroke Smart Initiative.<\/td>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May is also\u00a0Stroke Awareness Month.\u00a0Strokes happen when something blocks blood flow to the brain or a blood vessel in the brain bursts\u2014it&#8217;s sometimes called a \u201cbrain attack\u201d for this reason. 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