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June is Stroke Month

The Neuro is an important centre for stroke care in Montreal

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The Montreal Neurological Institute (The Neuro) is marking Stroke Month in June to increase public awareness about the dangers of this serious condition, and the importance of early intervention. A Canadian suffers a stroke every ten minutes. Each year, about 14,000 Canadians die of stroke, making stroke the third-leading cause of death in this country.

Classified as: stroke, stroke month, Donatella Tampieri, Jeanne Teitelbaum, Maria Del Pilar Cortes Nino
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Published on: 1 Jun 2017

Marking Stroke Month - June 2016

Raising awareness about stroke

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Every ten minutes, someone in Canada suffers a stroke. Strokes kill 14,000 Canadians each year, making stroke the third leading cause of death in this country.

The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) hopes to increase public awareness about the dangers of stroke by marking Stroke Month. People who learn about the causes of stroke can take measures to reduce their chances of having a stroke.

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What is a stroke?

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Classified as: stroke, stroke month, Montreal Neurological Institute, Maria Del Pilar Cortes Nino, Jeanne Teitelbaum
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Published on: 6 Jun 2016
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