The North Carolina Stroke Association (NCSA)

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Reducing the Incidence and Impact of Stroke in North Carolina

The North Carolina Stroke Association’s mission is to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke in North Carolina through relationships and collaborations to facilitate screening, education, outcome assessments, and advocacy. NCSA creates transportable Stroke programs to address:

Stroke prevention and education
Post-Stroke services

NCSA is a committed strategic partner in providing programs to reduce the incidence and impact of Stroke for North Carolina’s citizens. The NC Stroke Association is a 501 (c) (3) organization.

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News and Events

Triad Living Features NC Stroke

The NC Stroke Association was profiled in the summer issue of Triad Living Magazine in recognition of the organization's 15th anniversary and continued success with stroke prevention and education programs across the state. Click here to read the article

NC Stroke in Forsyth Woman and Buena Vista Life Magazines

Forsyth Woman and Buena Vista Life magazines cover the successful Women Honoring Women luncheon held earlier this spring. The luncheon, which honored Ann Lewallen Spencer, was orchestrated by NCSA board members Louise Broyhill, Ann Lanier Spencer, Christy Spencer, Liz Kelly, Jane Ahles and Susan Gordon.

Applying for Disability Benefits after a Stroke

The effects of having a stroke impact nearly every aspect of an individual's life-particularly the ability to work and earn a living. Unemployment combined with extensive medical bills can pose additional financial difficulty. If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke that has severely limited your ability to perform everyday tasks and essential job functions, you may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Click here to read more

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Every 20 minutes, someone is hospitalized
with a Stroke in North Carolina.
Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of
death in North Carolina.
50% of African-American women
will die of Stroke or heart disease.
African-Americans are twice as likely
to die from a Stroke as Caucasians.
Women account for 60% of all Strokes.
Among African-American men,
35% of Stroke deaths occur before age 65.

Prevent a Stroke... Know Your Risk Factors!

Up to 80 percent of Strokes are preventable by treating medical disorders and changing unhealthy lifestyles.

These Stroke risk factors include:

high blood pressure
atrial fibrillation
high cholesterol
diabetes
cigarette smoking

heavy alcohol consumption
carotid artery disease
excess weight
sedentary lifestyle

Curtis Media Group Radio Spot Promoting Stroke Awareness

Many Thanks to Curtis Media for Helping NCSA Spread the Word on Stroke Across NC! Click the link below to download and listen to the radio spot: Radio Spot (MP3 File)

If you or a loved one are experiencing Stroke symptoms, call 911 and get to the hospital IMMEDIATELY! Treatments are available that may dramatically reduce a Stroke’s devastating effects—but they must be provided within a few hours of the onset of a Stroke.