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I see the debilitating effects of stroke every day. The disease is the No. 4 cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the U.S. Stroke occurs when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot (an ischemic stroke) or bursts (a hemorrhagic stroke). This causes brain cells in that area of the brain to die, and they don’t regenerate. When it comes to recognizing the sudden signs and symptoms of stroke, think F.A.S.T. F.: Face drooping or numbness on one side of the face. Ask the person to smile. A.: Arm weakness or numbness.
Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift down? S.: Speech difficulty. Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or is he/she hard to understand? T.: Time to call 9-1-1. If the person has any of these symptoms, even if they go away, call 9-1-1. Other symptoms can include sudden onset of leg numbness or weakness; confusion or trouble understanding; difficulty seeing in one or both eyes; trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; severe headache with no known cause. It’s important to get to the hospital ASAP so that a clot-busting drug called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) can be administered intravenously. This drug has been shown to improve your chances of getting better, but the window is small—within three hours of the start of symptoms. As a Primary Stroke Center, John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital is certified to follow national standards and guidelines that can significantly improve outcomes. Victor Zach, M.D., is a neurointensivist at John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital. For more information visit JCL.com/neurosciences. For more information, visit www.JCL.com. The information in “To Your Health” is provided by John C. Lincoln Health Network as general information only. For medical advice, please consult your physician.
Are You at Risk? A stroke prevention event on May 9 will screen for such risk factors as plaque buildup in the carotid (neck) arteries and cholesterol levels. For the cholesterol test, you need to fast for four hours prior. Health care providers will offer counseling. Time: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Date: Thursday, May 9 Place: Cowden Center, 9202 N. Second St., on the campus of John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital Call 623-434-6265 or email RSVP@JCL.com to ensure your spot. When you RSVP, specify whether you will be there between 8-10 a.m. or 10 a.m-12 p.m. Learn more at JCL.com/events.
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Health Briefs Kinesphere offers Bone Health classes In honor of May as both National Osteoporosis Awareness month and National Arthritis Awareness month, Kinesphere offers special Bone Health workshops to help you learn simple ways to combat these diseases. Every Saturday in May beginning at 10 a.m., Associate Director Lisa Perry leads Happy Feet classes, focusing on the strength and vitality of your feet, lower legs and hips. These classes are particularly good for those suffering from plantar fasciitis. On Saturday May 18, Kat Myers leads a special Bone Health Qi-Cong and BodyRolling workshop at 1 p.m. Twenty percent of all proceeds from these two unique workshops will be donated to these two causes. Space is limited, so call 602-532-3111 or e-mail info@kinesphere-studio.com to register.
Watch for risk factors of osteoporosis May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue. Osteoporosis has few symptoms and causes little discomfort, so most people remain unaware that they carry this disease until they suffer a fracture or notice they’ve lost height. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, about one in two women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. To ward off this unseen threat, doctors recommend vigilance starting at a young age. This should include:
• Getting acquainted with the symptoms of osteoporosis like back pain, stooped posture, loss of height, bone fractures and protruding abdomen. • Understanding your risk factors, including being female, postmenopausal, not getting enough exercise, having a small, thin body, smoking and alcohol consumption, calcium and vitamin D deficiencies, thyroid problems, celiac disease, chemotherapy and a family history of osteoporosis. • Weight-bearing activity like running, hiking, dancing and resistance training can help maintain and build up bones’ strength. • Eating foods that are high in calcium and vitamin D, or consider supplements. • Review your medications, as some drugs may hinder your bone health and/or raise your risk of getting a fracture. Talk to your doctor about the side effects of each medication you take. For more information and resources, visit the National Osteoporosis Foundation at www.nof.org or consult your primary care physician.
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Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center’s monthly Cancer Support Group members, friends and family are invited to tour the TGen campus in lieu of the regularly monthly meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16. After the tour, staff and visitors will discuss “What is Genomics and Translational Research?” The tour is open to a limited number of guests, who must be age 21 or older. Call or email Terry Ratner at 602-839-4970 or terry.ratner@bannerhealth.com for details and to sign up.
Free tests for risk factors including cholesterol (fast after midnight) plus learn about prevention. RSVP at 623-434-6265 or RSVP@JCL.com and request 8 to 10 a.m. screening or 10 a.m. to noon screening.
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