USC Stroke Program

El equipo de Keck Medicine of USC está listo para brindarle cuidado médico cuando usted lo necesite. La doctora Lilyana Amezcua, destaca las medidas de seguridad que hemos implementado en nuestras instalaciones para proteger el bienestar de nuestros pacientes, visitantes y empleados. https://youtu.be/fT6DvgGdyPc

November is National Family Caregiver Month! If you're a caregiver, you've got to look after yourself too. Check out the link below for an online guide that helps caregivers manage the recovery process and grapple with the financial and social implications of stroke. https://www.stroke.org//help-and-sup/for-family-caregivers... Always remember F.A.S.T: Face drooping Arm weakness Speech difficulty Time to call 911

October 29th is #WorldStrokeDay ! Did you know 1 in 4 people worldwide will have a stroke in their lifetime. And yet, 80 percent of first strokes may be prevented. You have the power. Make the commitment to prevent stroke with small changes. Check out the link below to read about healthy habits & lifestyle changes that may help prevent stroke. Use this information to educate and empower others! https://www.stroke.org//stroke-risk-factors-you-can-contro

The Keck Medicine of USC team is ready to help you receive medical care when you need it. Fred Weaver, MD, highlights the the safety measures we've implemented at our facilities to protect the well-being of our patients, visitors and staff. Don't avoid calling 9-1-1 out of anxiety if you are experiencing any stroke symptoms. When seconds count, the hospital is the safest place you can be. If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1 and always remember F.A.S.T: Face drooping, Arm we...akness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911 https://youtu.be/-AFgoiQMHvE #fastwarningsigns #FAST #actFAST #TimeisBrain #Stroke #FASTWarningSigns #StrokeSymptoms #FightAsOne #TrojanFamily #Neurology #KeckMedicineofUSC #weFIGHTasONE #USCTrojans #NeuroCriticalCareTeam #NeuroFamily #keckuscfamily #covid #wearamask

What should you expect when you schedule a telehealth appointment? John Carmichael, MD, and Sirisha Mohan, MD, walk you through the process and offer helpful tips on how to make the most of the experience. To make an appointment call (888) 585-8019 or visit us at KeckMedicine.org/telecare Remember F.A.S.T: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911... #fastwarningsigns #FAST #actFAST #TimeisBrain #Stroke #FASTWarningSigns #StrokeSymptoms #FightAsOne #TrojanFamily #Neurology #KeckMedicineofUSC #weFIGHTasONE #USCTrojans #NeuroCriticalCareTeam #NeuroFamily #KeckUSCFamily https://youtu.be/qng_k0D6R5A