Minorities at Risk for Stroke

You may be at risk for a stroke just because you’re African-American. Or female. Certain minority groups, including African-Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics and women have a higher risk of stroke. See how your group is affected.

Act FAST for Stroke

You can help raise awareness and funds needed to improve stroke survivors’ quality of life and support excellence in stroke care from hospital to home.

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Free Stroke Magazine

Readers are loving StrokeSmart® magazine and www.strokesmart.org because together, they’re packed with inspiring stories of stroke survivors, local and national resources for your recovery and more news than ever before.

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Has a stroke caused significant change in your life? Whether you’re a stroke survivor, caregiver or family member of a stroke survivor, learn how to manage that change and live your best post-stroke life in Living After Stroke: Managing Change on Wednesday, April 17 at noon EDT.

Twenty-four-year-old professional figure skater Alexandra Murphy suffered a stroke after finishing a show on a cruise ship.

Read Alexandra’s story in the Faces of Stroke℠ gallery.

TIA Risk Calculator

Have you ever wondered if the symptoms you’ve experienced were from a transient ischemic attack (TIA), or mini-stroke? Use our WebTIA Risk Calculator to check your risk for TIA or stroke.

As a valued supporter of National Stroke Association, you will receive Brain Alert monthly to keep you up to date on stroke news and information.

Corporate Alliance Board Members

Chairman level
Allergan, Inc. • Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Genentech, Inc.

Executive level
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company/Pfizer Inc. Partnership 
•  Medtronic, Inc.  

Director level
Acorda Therapeutics • Allsup, Inc. • Avanir Pharmaceuticals
• Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Lundbeck • Patterson Medical