Infirmary Health Stroke Education Coloring Contest
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Someone has a stroke every 40 seconds in the U.S. But, 80% of strokes are preventable, and stroke is largely treatable. Knowing your risk factors, the warning signs, and how to respond during a stroke could save a life.
"The patient does not often call 911 for stroke," says Maggie Poole, stroke coordinator for Infirmary Health. "In some cases, they are made by a child or family member. That's why it's important to teach kids the signs because they can save a life."
In observance of National Stroke Awareness Month, Infirmary Health is helping spread awareness of the signs and symptoms of a stroke. B.E.F.A.S.T. is an easy acronym that everyone should remember to help save a life. Kids age 12 and under are invited to participate in our Stroke Education Coloring Contest to enter their coloring sheets from our B.E.F.A.S.T Educational Coloring Book (infirmary.care/BEFASTColoringBook) to be displayed in the Neuro Intensive Care Units at Mobile Infirmary. To participate, print off one of our coloring pages (infirmary.care/BEFASTColoringBook) and then submit the coloring online at the link below or mail it to the address below by 5/16. The Stroke team will select the winning coloring sheet, and the winner will receive an Infirmary Health swag basket. In addition, the winning art will be posted to social media and placed in our newsletter.
Mailed submissions should be addressed to:
5 Mobile Infirmary Circle
Attn: Marketing & Communications
Mobile, AL 36604
To submit your coloring sheet online, click here:
