Tag: stroke
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React “FAST” to the signs of stroke
In Canada, someone has a stroke every nine minutes. Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age and occurs suddenly, often without warning. It's important to recognize the signs of stroke and act quickly to improve the chances of recovery.
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Managing diabetes to reduce risk of stroke
November is diabetes awareness month and Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) Stroke Prevention Clinic and Diabetes Care and Research Program have...
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Lower your blood pressure to avoid risk of stroke
June is stroke awareness month and October 29 is World Stroke Day. A stroke is when blood stops reaching any...
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“My wife saved my life.”
When 46 year-old Paul was watching TV in his basement rec room on a typical Monday night in March, things...
![Cardiac patient Karen Timmerman hiking](https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Cardiac-1.png)
2022 Celebrations: Cardiac, Stroke and Trauma Care
Our year in review Hamilton Health Sciences’ Hamilton General Hospital is a regional centre for cardiac, stroke and trauma care,...
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Welcoming top researchers from around the world
Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is attracting clinical and research talent from across Ontario and around the world. The multi-site health...
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