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Know the Facts!
Did you know that strokes affect 1 in 6 males and 1 in 5 females? Stroke is third leading cause of death worldwide and a common cause of disability in adults. Surprisingly, 80% of strokes are preventable. Here are a few tips to keep in mind that could just help save you from a stroke! […]
Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2015Read More -
B.E. F.A.S.T – Save a Life from Stroke
In culmination of World Stroke Day, we wanted to be sure you had the tools necessary to recognize a stroke and the signs to look for. Following these easy steps could help save a life!!!! The B.E. F.A.S.T. guideline helps you remember that timely treatment is the key to saving someone’s life or quality of […]
Posted on Tuesday, November 3, 2015Read More -
Get Ready to Pitch Another Great Evening
Chairman, Natalie Niekro, of the 6th Annual Knuckle Ball…A Pitch for Life, on October 17th, at JW Marriott Desert Ridge, is pleased to announce some of this year’s participating athletes who will be honoring her father and former MLB pitcher, Joe Niekro while raising funds for brain aneurysm, AVM and hemorrhagic stroke research. Attending and […]
Posted on Sunday, October 11, 2015Read More -
Questions to Ask your Doctor AFTER Surgery
Now that you are through your surgery and ready for your first post-op appointment, here are a few questions you will want to be sure and ask: What possible side effects should I look for after treatment? What are the signs of infection? What do I do about constipation? What kind of timeframe am I […]
Posted on Sunday, August 2, 2015Read More -
The Knuckle Ball…A Pitch for Life Makes its Way to Phoenix
On October 17th, 2015, athletes from all over the country will come together, in association with The Joe Niekro Foundation and The Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery Foundation, to support brain aneurysm, AVM and hemorrhagic stroke research and awareness, for the 6th Annual Knuckle Ball…A Pitch for Life at the JW Marriott Resort in Phoenix, AZ. […]
Posted on Friday, July 17, 2015Read More