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May is National Stroke Awareness Month

The Fannin County Fire & Emergency Medical Services would like to inform citizens about stroke awareness. The National Stroke Association encourages the public to act and think FAST when it comes to stroke. The sooner an individual gets emergency medical treatment, the better their odds are for survival and recovery.

FAST:
Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?
Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.

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