Treat stroke quickly
It’s Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in America, and the No. 1 cause of adult disability. A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel, interrupting blood flow to an area of the brain.
Here’s a primer on the symptoms of stroke, courtesy of the Snohomish County Fire District 7 and the National Stroke Association.
Here are the symptoms of a stroke:
n Sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg — especially on one side of the body.
n Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding.
n Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes.
n Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
n Sudden severe headache with no known cause.
Call 911 immediately if you or someone you know has any of these symptoms.
Donate to White Cane Days: The Granite Falls Lions Club will participate in White Cane Days on Friday and Saturday at several locations around town.
White Cane Days raises money for the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight &Hearing.
Sales benefit cystic fibrosis research: The second annual Vendor Blender for Cystic Fibrosis sale is planned for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Kellogg Marsh Grange, 10005 67th Ave. NE, Marysville.
Beauty, health and home product vendors will sell their wares.
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