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American Stroke Month 2022

May is American Stroke Month

For more than a century, the American Heart Association® has been committed to helping people live longer, healthier lives. This May, we are expanding that mission with curated toolkits with robust professional and patient stroke related education. We will also be offering continuing education activities to provide additional stroke-focused learning for you and your teams.

Improving Stroke Care Together

For 100 years, the American Heart Association has fought 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.

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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WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 | 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM CT| FEE $30

Join Us for A Multi-Session Agenda:

• Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines 2026: Top Ten Things to Know!
• Stroke & Pregnancy Clinical Challenges
• Pediatric Stroke: Not Just Tiny Adults
• Post Stroke Aphasia: Communication Strategies for the Non-Speech Language Pathologist
• OPTIMISTmain Trial: Science to Implementation
• aSAH Management and Approaches to Referral and Treatment

Why Attend?

Get the Latest 2026 Acute Ischemic Stroke Guideline Updates
Strengthen Clinical Expertise Across Complex and Underserved Populations
Improve Communication and Care for Post Stroke Patients
Translate Research Into Practice—Including OPTIMISTmain Results
Advance Skills in High Risk, High Complexity Stroke Emergencies

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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Door-in-Door Out Times and Outcomes in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

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Join us as two of the main authors of Door-in-door-out times and outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke transferred for endovascular therapy in the USA: a retrospective cohort study
unpack the study, the process and what their findings mean for improving patient care.

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Public-Facing Resources
& B.E. F.A.S.T. Materials

Beginning this May 2026, the American Stroke Association will adopt the B.E. F.A.S.T. acronym as part of its consumer education campaigns on stroke warning signs. This transition reflects a commitment to helping the public more easily recognize the signs of stroke and act quickly. Guided by research, growing adoption in the field, and a focus on clarity and consistency, the update supports a unified approach across the stroke community to strengthen awareness and save lives. When it comes to spotting stroke and getting help, the faster, the better. Share these B.E F.A.S.T. resources with patients and family to spread awareness, position as a leader, and better equip your community. Visit our pages and download your B.E. F.A.S.T. resources.

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