May is American Stroke Awareness Month.  Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States.  Statistics show that 1 person in the U. S. suffers stroke every 40 seconds, according to the American Heart Association.

Alicia Webster, Stroke/STEMI Coordinator for Comanche County Memorial Hospital wants to get the word out about factors that could mean you are at rick for a stroke.

Risk Factors Include:

  • High Blood Pressure
  • Heart Disease
  • Previous Stroke or TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)
  • Diabetes
  • Tobacco Use
  • High Cholesterol
  • A non-active lifestyle (Sedentary)
  • Women

Wayne's Drive Inn is stepping up to the plate to let you know the fastest way to spot a possible stroke, just by remembering the word FAST!

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This sticker will be attached to fountain drinks on Friday and Saturday at both locations of Wayne's Drive Inn as way to get the word out.  FAST stands for:

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