American Stroke  Month 2023

Improving Stroke Care Together

For nearly 100 years, the American Heart Association has been fighting to help people live longer, healthier lives. This May, we have assembled toolkits and a curriculum of webinars to bring additional stroke-focused learning to health care professionals and to make it easier than ever for your organization to participate.

We're also excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke this fall. Stay tuned for more resources and a look at the past 20 years of quality improvement in stroke care.

 

 

Stroke Hub and Spokes: Keeping the Wheels Turning

Wednesday, May 3  |   12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

Learn how to facilitate optimal patient care in a hub & spoke model, where hospitals work to refer patients through a comprehensive stroke center for further care. 

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Stroke Support Group: Strategies and Lessons

Thursday, May 11  |  11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST

Support groups can help survivors and caregivers have meaningful lives after a stroke. This webinar aims to highlight ways to start a new support group, keep a group engaged and growing and highlight best practices. We will also share helpful resources for group leaders from the American Stroke Association®.  

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Nursing’s Role in Successful Stroke Care Transitions Across the Continuum

Tuesday, May 17th  |  1:00 pm EST

Presenters Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEABC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN and Barbara J. Lutz, PhD, RN, CRRN, PHNA-BC, FAHA, FAAN will discuss cross-setting issues in stroke care and provide recommendations to leverage nursing’s impact in optimizing outcomes for stroke survivors and families across the continuum.

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A Conversation With Stroke Survivor & Former American Heart Employee Amy Graham

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Thursday, May 19  |  1:00pm EST

Amy Graham will share her story after surviving a stroke after heart surgery. Amy lends her unique perspective, informed by a long-standing career in stroke care. Today, Amy serves as the System Stroke Manager and Clinical Effectiveness at TriHealth-Cincinnati and prior to that she worked in Quality for the American Heart Association.

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Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Customer Office Hours

Tuesday, May 23  |  11:00am -12:00pm CST

Join us for a special Stroke Month edition of Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Customer Office Hours. In this quarter’s webinar, we’ll share tips, tricks and updates and take questions from participants. 
 
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Public-Facing Resources
& F.A.S.T. Materials

When it comes to spotting stroke and getting help, the faster, the better. Share these F.A.S.T. resources with patients and family to spread awareness, position as a leader and better equip your community.

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Get With The Guidelines®  Stroke

Following evidence-based guidelines improves outcomes. These tools and resources make it easier to provide consistent quality care.

Learn More about Get With The Guidelines
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Quality Impact in Stroke Celebration


Watch recordings from April's virtual recognition event.

  • Main Session

  • Eastern States region

  • Midwest region

  • Southeast region

  • SouthWest region

  • Western States region

Join the Conversation

Use #AHAstrokemonth to celebrate achievements in quality stroke care across the country.