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RAPIDO (BEFAST en español)
RÁPIDO is an easy way to remember the sudden signs of a stroke and to activate emergency medical services.
Download the RÁPIDO signs of stroke to help save lives and spread awareness.
Available RÁPIDO Downloads
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RÁPIDO image
- Embed the RÁPIDO image into your newsletters, presentations, emails, websites, etc.
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RÁPIDO poster
- Print the RÁPIDO poster to display in your offices, waiting rooms, clinic rooms etc.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston grants you permission to use, reproduce, and distribute RÁPIDO, provided that you do not modify any of the content or format without prior permission. Please contact Meredith Mills for permissions. You may modify the color and add your institutions logo.
Community News
Welcome to Stroke Strides, a community newsletter by the Community Engagement Division of the UTHealth Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease. Our focus is increasing stroke awareness, providing stroke education, information on local resources, and updates on stroke research and treatment for strokes survivors, caregivers, and the community.
Stroke Strides Newsletter - May 2020
Some topics in this article include:
May is Stroke Awareness Month!
COVID-19 Keeping Patients Away from Stroke Centers
Test Your Stroke Knowledge
Stroke Strides May 2020 Boletin
Mayo es Mes de Concienciacion Sobre Ataques Cerebrales
COVID-19 Mantiene Alejados A Los Pacientes Con Ataques Cerebrales
Prueba tu Conocimiento Sobre los Ataques Cerebrales
Stroke Strides Newsletter - April 2020
Some topics in this article include:
Stroke Survivors: Warning on coronavirus
Cryptogenic Stroke
Stroke Survivors Return to Driving
Stroke Strides Abril 2020 Boletin
Sobrevivientes de un ataque cerebral:
Advertencia sobre el coronavirus
Accidente Cerebrovascular Criptogenico
Los sobrevivientes de un ataque cerebral vuelven a conducer
To subscribe to the Stroke Strides newsletter, visit www.stompoutstroke.org.
You will be added to our email list and receive the newsletter on a monthly basis as well as periodic special mailings if there is important news to announce.
Decrease in Stroke Admissions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Stroke centers across the country have seen a dramatic decrease in acute stroke admissions during the COVID 19 pandemic, suggesting people may be choosing to stay home and NOT seek stroke care because of fears of being exposed to coronavirus. Dr. Sean Savitz, Director of the UTHealth Stroke Institute in Houston, states "If patients feel that it's best for them to stay home and they're in the midst of a stroke, that could lead to far worse consequences."
Community Advisory Board
The mission of the Community Advisory Board (CAB) is to engage and foster partnerships between researchers and the community to ensure research is patient focused, successful and meaningful. The CAB will provide an infrastructure for community members to advise about suitable research processes that are respectful to the community, to vet research, inform the community on clinical trials and provide input on future scientific directions.
Elizabeth A. Noser
Director of Community Engagement, James C. Grotta, MD Chair in Neurological Recovery and Stroke at the McGovern Medical School. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in...
Rachel Sieber
Rachel experienced a stroke fifteen and a half years ago that left her with an expressive aphasia at the age of 24, just six weeks short of completing her Occupational...
Sean I. Savitz
Dr. Sean Savitz is a tenured Professor of Neurology, holds the Frank M. Yatsu Chair in Neurology, and is the Director of the Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases at McGovern...
Holly Robinson
Holly is a stroke survivor, a mentor, the founder of two Houston non-profit organizations, a dear friend and a loving mother. Holly suffered two strokes in April 2012 which left her and...
Tom Gilhooley
Tom is a stroke survivor from a stroke suffered at the age 42 in October, 2006. Tom grew up in Connecticut and has lived in Houston with his wife and three children for 25 years. He currently...
Anjail Sharrief
Dr. Anjail Sharrief is a stroke prevention neurologist who directs the UTHealth Stroke Transitions, Education, and Prevention Clinic. She completed her Neurology training at...
Wanda Adams
Wanda’s mother passed away at the age of 54 from a massive stroke. Devastated and inspired by this life changing ordeal, she pursued a career in helping others while being a wife...
Darrell Pile
Darrell earned his master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from George Washington University in 1982 and earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from ...
Patty Wesolek
Patty is a Caregiver Facilitator for West Houston Stroke Warriors support group. She and her husband, Bruno, first attended this group in late 2009 following his stroke. After his passing...
Gwen Emmett
Gwen is the wife of Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. She is particularly interested in the behavioral and physical health of our citizens. She and the Judge want to encourage efforts that...
Lynn Cutrer
Lynn is the manager of patient and community relations at the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. Lynn joined the medical school’s Dean’s Office in 2001 to provide individualized...
Sujatha Sridhar
Dr. Sujatha Sridhar is Executive Director, Research Compliance at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). The Research Compliance office provides...