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KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS OF A STROKE According to the American Stroke Association, a stroke occurs about every 40 seconds. Each year, about 795,000 Americans have a stroke. Do you know the warning signs? Here is how to spot a stroke FAST: F A ACE DROOPING Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Teaming Up for Cancer Care The average cancer patient makes more than 100 visits for treatment during his or her ﬁrst year after diagnosis—many must drive 45 minutes or more each time. But all of that has changed since Upper Chesapeake Health (UCH) and the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center (UMGCC) teamed up to enhance cancer care services for individuals in and around Harford County. This formal partnership brings a new comprehensive care facility and a multidisciplinary approach to care directly to our community. The new 75,000-square-foot Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center will open on the campus of Upper Chesapeake To keep up with Medical Center this fall. The Kaufman the progress of the Cancer Center will house all of the Kaufman Cancer cancer services under one roof. FOLLOW PROGRESS ONLINE RM WEAKNESS Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S PEECH DIFFICULTY Is speech slurred, is he or she unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “the sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly? T IME TO CALL 911 If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and get him or her to the hospital immediately. FAST is an easy way to remember the sudden signs and symptoms of a stroke. When you can spot the signs, you’ll know quickly that you need to call 911 for help. This is important because the sooner a stroke victim gets to the hospital, the sooner he or she will get treatment. And that can make a remarkable difference in recovery. Center opening, visit uchcancer.org.  Need cancer answers? Go to uchs.org/mhm and search “cancer” under Healthy Insights.  Promotional copy goes here with action point LOWER YOUR RISK! It’s essential to know your numbers to minimize your risk of heart disease and stroke. Go to uchs.org/mhm and click “Know Your Numbers” in Be Well Videos. uchs.org | Spring 2013 5 http://www.uchcancer.org http://www.uchs.org/mhm http://www.uchs.org/mhm http://www.uchs.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Maryland's Health Matters - Upper Chesapeake - Spring 2013

Maryland's Health Matters - Upper Chesapeake - Spring 2013
Contents
A Healthy Start
Like This? Try That!
The Breath of Life
At a Glance
Physician Update
News and Events

Maryland's Health Matters - Upper Chesapeake - Spring 2013