Proclaiming May 2025 to be American Stroke Month in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming May 2025 to be American Stroke Month in Philadelphia. WHEREAS, Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the U.S., despite stroke being largely preventable, treatable and beatable; and each year, approximately 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a stroke; and WHEREAS, Strokes can happen to anyone, even young people and certain groups are at higher risk for having a stroke including Black Americans and women; and WHEREAS, The F.A.S.T. warning signs and symptoms of stroke include face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty and time to call 911; and recognizing the stroke warning signs and calling 911 immediately may make the difference between a strong recovery or long-term disability; survival or death; and WHEREAS, High blood pressure is a leading cause and controllable risk factor for stroke and heart disease; and the best way to know if you have healthy blood pressure is to have it checked by a doctor or other health care professional; and WHEREAS, Having a stroke puts that person at a higher risk for a second one, however, there are things they can do to reduce their risk, starting with identifying what caused the stroke and learning personal risk factors; and WHEREAS, During American Stroke Month in May, and year-round, the American Stroke Association’s Together to End Stroke ® initiative strives to teach people everywhere that stroke is largely preventable, treatable and beatable; and more research and…