High blood pressure is often referred to as the “silent killer.” It is a serious health condition that lurks in the shadows, affecting millions globally. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 122 million adults in...
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a dedicated time to shed light on this serious medical condition. Strokes are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, affecting millions each year. According to the American Stroke Association, nearly 800,000 strokes...
According to the CDC, someone in the United States will have a stroke every 40 seconds. And someone dies from a stroke every four minutes. For National Stroke Awareness Month, CCMH has important stroke prevention and awareness facts that could help you reduce your...
Stroke Awareness Luncheon with Dr. Robert Suter, ER Physician, Stroke Medical Director Thursday, May 23, 2019 • 11:30am – 1:00pm Comanche County Memorial Hospital Maple Conference Rooms 1 & 2 $10 per meal. RSVP by Friday, May 17, 2019 by calling...
May is Stroke Awareness Month! Stroke is often thought of as a disease that affects only the elderly. Three-quarters of all strokes occur in people over the age of 65, however; strokes can affect anyone of any age. What causes a stroke? A stroke occurs when the flow...