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DHR Health raises alarm for Stroke Awareness Month

DHR Health Neuroscience Institute recently announced its support for Stroke Awareness Month in May by spreading crucial information about stroke prevention and response.According to the Center for Disease Control, stroke remains a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. In the United States about 795,000 people suffer a stroke each year. Which means someone has a stroke every 40 seconds, and every 4 minutes someone dies from a stroke.In the Rio Grande Valley, approximately 3,600 people are hospitalized annually due to stroke, with at least 196 deaths in 2023. However, timely intervention can significantly improve outcomes for people. Which is ...

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