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Supporting American Stroke Month: Boosting Awareness and Access to Care.

The Senate supports designating May as American Stroke Month to boost public awareness regarding stroke prevention, risks, and symptoms. This initiative aims to encourage citizens to learn the F.A.S.T. warning signs to ensure immediate emergency response. The resolution also reaffirms the commitment to funding stroke research and improving access to affordable, quality care to reduce long-term disability.
Key points
Public Safety Call: Citizens are urged to memorize the F.A.S.T. acronym to recognize stroke symptoms and dial 911 immediately, as quick treatment significantly improves survival rates.
Healthcare Commitment: The resolution supports increased research funding and efforts to improve access to affordable, quality medical care for stroke patients nationwide.
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Additional Information
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "American Stroke Month".
Print number: SRES 294
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2023-07-13