Notice the Signs. Save Lives.
You could save a life from a stroke! Learn how to B.E. F.A.S.T. and see warning signs.
The B.E. F.A.S.T. Experience
Hear from Real-World Stroke Survivors
Congratulations to the following participating sites
Acute Sites
- Avera McKennan
- Avera Queen of Peace
- Avera Sacred Heart
- Avera St. Luke’s
- Avera St. Mary’s
- Avera St. Michael’s
- Brookings Health System
- Bowdle Healthcare Center
- Community Memorial Hospital in Burke
- Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System
- Douglas County Memorial Hospital
- Huron Regional
- Mobridge Regional Hospital
- Monument Health Custer
- Monument Health Lead/Deadwood
- Monument Health Rapid City
- Monument Health Spearfish
- Monument Health Sturgis Hospital
- Monument Health- Spearfish
- Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services
- Platte Health Center Avera
- Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
- Sanford Aberdeen
- Sanford Health Canton
- Sanford Health Chamberlain
- Sanford Health Clearlake
- Sanford Health Vermillion
- Sanford Health Webster
- Sanford USD Medical Center
- Winner Regional Health
Post Acute Sites
- Avantara Groton
- Avantara Mountain View
- Avantara North
- Avantara Redfield
- Avantara Watertown
- Avera Eureka Health Care Center
- Avera McKennan Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Avera Prince of Peace Retirement Community
- Avera St. Benedict Health Center
- Bethany Home Brandon
- Bethany Home Sioux Falls
- Bowdle Healthcare Center
- Community Memorial Hospital
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sioux Falls
- Faulkton Area Medical Center
- Madison Regional Health System
- Monument Health Sturgis Hospital
- Platte Health Center Avera
- Sanford Chamberlain
- Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center
- Sanford Medical Center IP Rehab
- Sanford Vermillion Medical Center
- St. Michael’s Hospital Avera
- Sunset Manor Avera
- Wakonda Heritage Manor Avera
Life After Stroke
Stroke can be beatable. Rehabilitation is key to achieving and celebrating all the small victories along your way to recovery.
While strokes can vary in type and severity, many patients and their loved ones have been where you are now—facing important decisions about rehab that must be made quickly. Stroke recovery can seem overwhelming, but rehabilitation can help you regain your strength, your courage and your independence. Our tools and resources can help.
Stroke Risk in Women
Stroke is the No. 3 cause of death in women and kills more women than men. In fact, one in five women will have a stroke.
The good news is that most strokes can be prevented.
- Women may have unique risk factors for stroke. Learn more.
- How is Stroke Different Between Men & Women (video)
- Women and Stroke Infographic
- More Info – Women and Stroke
2025 South Dakota Stroke Conference
SD Stroke Conference Welcome (PDF)
Strategies for Building & Improving Stroke Systems of Care: Vishal Jani, MD, MBA (PDF)
Stroke Care in SD: DOH Secretary Melissa Magstadt (PDF)
Stroke in Pregnancy: Caitlin Hof, MD (PDF)
Rural/Urban Disparities in the Management of Stroke: Randy S. Bell, MD, FAANS (PDF)
Mission: Lifeline Stroke South Dakota Stroke Quality Metrics (PDF)
Aneurysm Treatment: Bharathi Jagadeesan (PDF)
Lessons from the Field: Rural Stroke Case Review from Dispatch to Discharge (PDF)
Resources
2025 Stroke Month Lunch & Learn Webinar Series - May 21 "Pre-Hospital Stroke Care"
2025 Stroke Month Lunch & Learn Webinar Series - May 16 "Stroke Rehab"
2025 Stroke Month Lunch & Learn Webinar Series - May 7 "Stroke in the Emergency Department"
South Dakota Mission: Lifeline Stroke Initiative Webinar (October 15, 2024)
South Dakota Mission: Lifeline Stroke Post-Acute Care Initiative Webinar (October 16, 2024)
Mission: Lifeline Stroke SD General Information (PDF)
FAQ – Mission: Lifeline Stroke South Dakota (PDF)
Introduction to Stroke (PDF) – Patient Handouts
Stroke Resource List for Patients (PDF) – Patient Handouts
Mission: Lifeline Stroke Post Acute Care Initiative – Resources & Training Videos
Contact Us
SD Mission: Lifeline Stroke Project Manager
Joani Guzman | Quality Systems Manager-Mission: Lifeline South Dakota
[email protected] | (406) 671-1640
SD Mission: Lifeline Stroke Post-Acute Care Consultant
Caitlin Schlosser, MS, CCC-SLP, CAPM
Program Manager, Mission: Lifeline Stroke
[email protected]