What to do

If you think you are having a stroke, stop reading and call 9-1-1.

What should I do if someone is having a stroke?

If you think you or someone else may be having a stroke, the steps you should take are simple.

Follow the F.A.S.T. system:

               Check the Face, Arms and Speech then don’t waste Time!

If there are ANY signs of stroke, call 9-1-1.

If you are not sure, do not take chances.  Call 9-1-1.

Tell them you need to go to the nearest stroke center.

Click here to watch a PSA on the need to call for an ambulance right away!  (Courtesy of National Institutes of Health)

DO NOT DRIVE YOURSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE TO THE HOSPITAL IF YOU SUSPECT A STROKE.

Noyes Health is a New York State designated Primary Stroke Center.  If this is your community hospital, request to be taken there immediately.