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Martin Memorial is a primary stroke center, certified by The Joint Commission. If you or a family member suffers a stroke and is admitted to one of Martin Memorial's hospitals, you can be assured that you will receive the most effective and efficient treatment. Early treatment at the first sign of stroke is crucial to improving chances for recovery. Learn more about Martin Memorial's Stroke Services.

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Martin Memorial Health E-News, May 2009

“Stroke Smart” stroke screening, May 30

Find out if you are at risk for stroke and learn about the warning signs, the importance of fast treatment and easy ways to reduce stroke risks.

Get the details on Martin Memorial's "Stroke Smart" screening.

Martin Memorial to provide digital mammograms for uninsured women

Each year, mammograms provide the early detection necessary to help successfully treat breast cancer.

Martin Memorial is providing a limited number of free mammograms for medically underserved women, with help from a grant provided by the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

For those women who don’t qualify for the grant, Martin Memorial is also offering $100 mammograms in May for women who are uninsured or underinsured.

Read on for more information, or call (772) 288-5817.

Martin Memorial, Auxiliary award $50,000 in scholarships

Martin Memorial Health Systems and the Martin Memorial Auxiliary recently awarded $50,000 in scholarships to 56 students studying for health care careers.

Learn more about Martin Memorial scholarships.

May's Health-E Recipe

Dark chocolate chip oat bars

You don't have to tell anyone these are homemade, healthy (gulp!) granola bars. Just let your guests enjoy the chewiness of the oats and dense chocolate flavor from the highest-quality dark chocolate you can find.

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Symptoms of a stroke

During a stroke, blood stops flowing to part of the brain. This can damage areas in the brain that control the rest of the body.

Get help right away if any of the following symptoms come on suddenly, even if the symptoms don't last.

Steps you can take to prevent stroke

Strokes often result in long-term health problems, and sometimes death.

But here are some steps you can take to help prevent them.

For young women, what's your stroke risk?

Although most strokes occur in people older than 50, about one in 5,000 women ages 15 to 49 suffers a stroke each year, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

Learn about the risk factors.

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