Stroke Education and Screening

San Diego program focusing on stroke signs and symptoms.

Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the number-one cause of disability in adults in the US. In an effort to reduce the incidence and severity of stroke in our community, Sharp HealthCare's Orthopedics (also spelled orthopaedics) and Neurosciences Department sponsors a community-based Stroke Smart Education and Screening Program. 

Stroke Smart consists of an education program and screening process. The education segment teaches about the signs and symptoms of stroke and urges individuals and their family, friends and neighbors to treat these signs and symptoms as an emergency. The Stroke Smart screening process helps individuals identify their particular risk factors for stroke and assists them in determining appropriate lifestyle changes.

For More Information
To express interest in having the stroke program presented to your service organization, club or senior center, please send us an email.

To learn more about Sharp's stroke and neurology services or to find a Sharp-affiliated doctor, search for a San Diego neurologist or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm. To find general information about neurology, visit Neurology and Stroke in Adult Health or read the Neurology News archive.