A stroke kills someone in the United States every three minutes and 33 seconds. When someone is experiencing a stroke, Taylorville Memorial Hospital Emergency Room Nurse Manager Kristy Cesaretti, says it’s important to act quickly. If you or someone you love is experiencing the symptoms of a stroke call 9-1-1 immediately. An easy way to spot a stroke is to remember the acronym BE FAST.

While the B is for balance and the E is for eyes, the “FAST” hasn’t changed and that is for Face, Arm, Speech, and Time.

Cesaretti says that education is for people that are having symptoms but also for people who may come across someone experiencing a stroke.

Taylorville Memorial Hospital is considered a Stroke Ready Hospital and Cesaretti says that’s extremely important. 

For more information on ways to spot a stroke, visit Taylorville Memorial Hospital’s website. All 5 Memorial Health System Hospitals are recognized for their expertise in treating stroke victims.