Call 911

Stroke is a medical emergency. With timely treatment, the risk of death and disability from stroke can be lowered. It’s important to know the symptoms and act in time; the first 3 hours are critical, brain cells are dying.





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Mission

The mission of the Stroke Association of Florida is to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke by educating the community about stroke risks, prevention, signs and symptoms and to provide local resource referrals to stroke survivors and their caregivers.

May is National Stoke Awareness Month

Stroke can happen at any age. When stroke hits, you have to act F.A.S.T. Getting urgent medical care can significantly reduce long-term disability, it all depends on arriving to the hospital in time.


Help save lives….learn and share the warning signs of stroke today (see list below).


Thank you to our Stroke Awareness Month Sponsors for collaborating with us to get the word out about the signs of stroke!


‣ Bahia Oaks Lodge
‣ Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
‣ Manatee Memorial Hospital
‣ Sarasota Vascular Specialists

 ‣ Sweetbay Supermarket
‣ Venice Memorial Hospital
‣ Westminster Manor
‣ Windsor Assisted Living

Come to our May Events in support of Stroke Awareness Month (see Calendar for more details)


  • May 16 – Strike Out Stroke –Bahia Oaks Lodge (flyer)
  • May 22 – Stroke Prevention Presentation - Westminster Manor (flyer)

Warning Signs

F = FACE Ask the person to smile.
Does one side of the face droop?
A = ARM Ask the person to raise both arms.
Does one arm drift downward?
S = SPEECH Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase.
Does the speech sound slurred or strange?
T = TONGUE Ask the person to stick out their tongue.
Is the tongue crooked or does it go to one side or the other?
If you answered YES to any of the above, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY!
Stroke Risk Assessment

My Life Check - American Heart/Stroke Association

In just a few minutes, the American Heart Association’s My Life Check will provide you with your personal heart score and a custom plan with the seven simple steps you need to improve your health and reduce your risk for stroke.


Click here to take your personal Stroke Risk Assessment