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Know the Signs, Save a Life: Stroke Awareness Month in Mississippi

May 15, 2026

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. In Mississippi, the stakes are even higher. Here’s what every resident needs to know this May. By Mississippi Healthcare Alliance | Stroke Awareness Month | May 2025 May is National Stroke Awareness Month The Mississippi Healthcare Alliance is committed to reducing stroke deaths and…

Know the Signs. Act Without Delay.

April 23, 2026

Recognizing Heart Attack, Stroke, Cardiac Arrest, and Sepsis Can Save Your Life — or Someone You Love ♥ Heart Attack Chest pressure, arm or jaw pain Call 911 immediately ◎ Stroke BE-FAST: Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech Call 911 — time is brain ⚡ Cardiac Arrest Unresponsive, no normal breathing Call 911 & begin CPR…

The Facts About Stroke

March 23, 2024

Mississippi is ranked #1 in the United States for the highest rate of death from stroke. The faster a stroke is treated, the higher the likelihood it may be reversed. Use the acronym F.A.S.T. to determine if you or a loved one is having a stroke[1]: Signs of Stroke Face drooping – Is one side…