• Georgia Pediatric Pulmonology Associates
• Georgia Medicare
• Georgia Medicaid
• Fulton County Health Department
• Cobb County Health Department
• Dekalb County Health Department
• Gwinnett County Health Department

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RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. Stroke victims may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms . Doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

1. S * Ask the individual to SMILE.
2. T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
3. R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.