MAY IS STROKE AWARENESS MONTH: LEARNING THE SIGNS
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — May is Stroke Awareness Month and it’s important to know the signs of a stroke in order to get help as quickly as possible.
Many people think that strokes are only a risk for older adults, but it can happen to anyone.
Author and mother, La’Wana Harris sat down on Good Morning Carolina to share the story of a stroke that affected her daughter when she was just 17 years old.
Since the stroke, her passion has been to spread awareness about the signs of a stroke, and what to do if a friend or family member is experiencing them.