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"EXCELLENCE THROUGH SERVICE" SINCE 1961
EMS TIPS:
Warning signs of a stroke:
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Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
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Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
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Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
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Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
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Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
Act Fast. Call 9-1-1!
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If you think you're having a stroke, call 9-1-1 right away - not a friend.
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Calling 9-1-1 is the best way to get to the hospital.
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Emergency medical services (EMS) staff can begin life-saving treatment immediately.
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You're likely to receive faster treatment at the hospital if you arrive by ambulance.
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Never drive yourself or have someone drive you to the hospital unless you have no other option
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