American Stroke Association

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We want to help you live healthier and prevent stroke, and serve as a source of support for those touched by stroke. Thank you for becoming a member of the American Stroke Association Facebook community page. We encourage you to post comments, photos and videos on this page. This page is intended to provide a forum for discussion, and the content provided by those other than the American Stroke Association does not represent the opinions or positions of the American Stroke Association. Likes, comments and shares by the American Stroke Association are not endorsements. To keep with our family-friendly culture, we will review community posts and remove any that are offensive or inappropriate. We will leave your posts as they relate to subjects on this page. The American Stroke Association’s page is not intended to provide medical advice or treatment. Only your healthcare provider can provide that. The American Stroke Association recommends that you consult your healthcare provider regarding your personal health matters. If you think you are having a stroke, heart attack or another emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. American Stroke Association Terms of Use:
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03/09/2026

You don't have to navigate stroke recovery alone. Our virtual Stroke Meet Ups bring together real people to share their stroke journeys, build connections and get answers from trusted experts.

Stroke is a journey. And you don’t have to navigate it alone. Stroke Meet Ups bring together survivors, care partners a...
03/07/2026

Stroke is a journey. And you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Stroke Meet Ups bring together survivors, care partners and trusted experts for Real Talk about stroke. Come listen, share, and be part of a virtual community that understands life after stroke.

Learn how to save a life from stroke. If you spot one of these warning signs, call 911 right away. The HCA Healthcare Fo...
02/28/2026

Learn how to save a life from stroke. If you spot one of these warning signs, call 911 right away.

The HCA Healthcare Foundation is a national sponsor of Together to End Stroke.

Movie producer Jonathan Bogner woke up early after a work trip to shower. When he glanced at the shampoo and soap bottle...
02/16/2026

Movie producer Jonathan Bogner woke up early after a work trip to shower. When he glanced at the shampoo and soap bottles, the words looked like they were written in a foreign language. His heart raced and he sat on the shower bench. His wife, Cindy, and son Oliver, then 15, found him in the bathroom. Oliver called 911.

When the paramedics arrived, Jonathan couldn't speak. In the ER, he learned he'd had two massive strokes that caused aphasia, or language loss from brain damage. He also had myocarditis, or an inflamed heart muscle, possibly caused by a virus.

Jonathan, who was 45, stayed in the hospital for two weeks. He had speech therapy and relearned his numbers. Doctors gave him an implantable cardioverter defibrillator that would shock his heart if it stopped or fell into an abnormal rhythm.

At home, he drilled himself on speech exercises to regain his pre-stroke way of speaking. Eighteen months later, Jonathan could have a full conversation and he sounded like his old self.
For the next few years, he felt OK. Then his heart trouble started.

The first time his ICD shocked him, the jolt sent him tumbling into a rack of magazines. Months later, another shock. A second ICD implanted when the first wore out shocked him six times over the next seven years. After the eighth shock, Jonathan's cardiologist said it was time to go on the waiting list for a new heart.

Sixteen years after his strokes, Jonathan had a heart transplant.

Now Jonathan and Cindy are working on a new reality TV show idea, and Jonathan is developing a podcast about caregivers. He's landed on a new philosophy he calls rigorous optimism. He plans to volunteer at the heart clinic where he was treated to support other patients through their journey.

"I now know I have a different purpose," Jonathan said. "With a sense of humor and irony, mixed with a whole lot of optimism, I choose the path to move forward with my life and be positive every day. Life can change in an instant, as mine surely did. It's what we do next that defines who we are."

Tania and Imani share a friendship rooted in balance, honesty and deep mutual support. Tania, a stroke survivor, reminds...
02/13/2026

Tania and Imani share a friendship rooted in balance, honesty and deep mutual support.

Tania, a stroke survivor, reminds Imani to stay present and savor life’s daily gifts.
Imani reminds Tania to trust her voice, her intuition and the strength she carries.

Together this power duo lifts others as they rise and shines a light for fellow stroke survivors and caregivers.

This Galentine’s Day, their message is simple: Love comes in many forms. A friend who truly sees you can expand your capacity, remind you of your audacity and strengthen your tenacity, carrying you forward as a beacon of hope.

Being a caregiver is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs. We appreciate you more than you know! Encompass Hea...
02/11/2026

Being a caregiver is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs. We appreciate you more than you know!

Encompass Health is a national sponsor of Together to End Stroke(R).

With a stroke, time is brain. Getting to the hospital quickly and knowing what time symptoms started helps the emergency...
02/06/2026

With a stroke, time is brain. Getting to the hospital quickly and knowing what time symptoms started helps the emergency room team choose the most effective treatment. For the best chance at recovery, check the clock when symptoms start!

01/26/2026

If you or someone you’re with has face drooping, arm weakness or speech difficulty, call 911 and check the clock! A neurologist explains why knowing the time is a key part of stroke treatment.

Enjoying delicious, nutritious food is an important part of stroke recovery. So is finding recipes that are simple to pr...
01/12/2026

Enjoying delicious, nutritious food is an important part of stroke recovery. So is finding recipes that are simple to prepare, both for survivors and caregivers. We think you’ll love this recipe for this hearty, comforting turkey chili.

Encompass Health is a national sponsor of Together to End Stroke(R).

The dizziness hit Whitney hard. She thought it was dehydration and a quick shower and drink of water before bed would do...
12/26/2025

The dizziness hit Whitney hard. She thought it was dehydration and a quick shower and drink of water before bed would do the trick.

But the dizziness got worse. As they settled into bed, her husband, Tim, noticed Whitney talking “a little goofy.” Tim looked directly into her eyes and asked, “Are you OK?”

Whitney moaned. Tim knew, “Something is seriously wrong.”

He took Whitney to their community hospital in rural Utah. By that point, Whitney could no longer move her left leg or arm.

A CTA scan confirmed the staff’s suspicions: She was having a stroke. The major vessel carrying blood to her brain was 100% blocked. She was given a clot-busting drug and sent by helicopter to HCA Healthcare’s Ogden Regional Medical Center, a certified Primary Plus Stroke Center that offers endovascular thrombectomy treatment for stroke.

Whitney was awake for the procedure. The doctor inserted a wire into a blood vessel in her groin, which would move up to her brain to pull the clot out. Suddenly, Whitney felt movement in her neck and then a quick rush of blood to her head.

“Wow, that was crazy!” She exclaimed, as clearly as she normally spoke. She could move her arm and leg again.

“It was like I hadn’t even had a stroke.”

Almost a year later, Whitney and Tim think about all the things that went right that night. Whitney’s symptoms appeared before they fell asleep, and she got to the hospital quickly. Because of the nurses and doctors coordinating care between two hospitals, she got a brain scan, clot-busting medication, helicopter transport and a thrombectomy in quick order.

Today, Whitney is back running. In September, she completed a half-marathon. “I was just really thankful and grateful that I can still run. I can still have this normal life.”

Remember the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke: If you see Face drooping, Arm Weakness or Speech difficulty, it’s Time to call 911 so treatment can begin right away.

The HCA Healthcare Foundation is a national sponsor of Together to End Stroke(R).

"I will never put my health last again."Alma Gonzalez was home alone folding laundry and talking on the phone to her hus...
12/26/2025

"I will never put my health last again."

Alma Gonzalez was home alone folding laundry and talking on the phone to her husband, Jose. She bent to pick up the laundry basket and as she stood up, her head felt extremely heavy. She told Jose it was "the worst headache ever." He suggested she lie down.

Alma, then 42, knew this wasn't a normal headache. She was used to dealing with pain on her own, refusing to see the doctor or take medication unless necessary. But this level of pain was unbearable. She called 911.

Alma had a brain aneurysm that ruptured and led to a stroke and seizures. When the bleeding in Alma's brain finally subsided after about three weeks, she was released from the hospital. But she found herself back in the ER a few days later. Doctors found blood clots in her lungs, and later cysts on her kidneys that were probably the cause of everything.

Her story is a great reminder -- especially for women who take care of everyone else --- to put your health first, and to call 911 if you suspect a stroke or heart attack.

Get your blood pressure checked at least once a year and understand what the numbers mean. Severe high blood pressure co...
12/24/2025

Get your blood pressure checked at least once a year and understand what the numbers mean. Severe high blood pressure combined with symptoms such as chest pain or trouble speaking may be a hypertensive emergency, and you should call 911 immediately.

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