CDC Around the World: October 29 is World Stroke Day

CDC Around the World: October 29 is World Stroke Day

IN THIS MESSAGE:	PHOTO OF THE WEEK October 29 is World Stroke Day. 1 in 6 people worldwide will have a stroke during their lifetime. View full-sized photo
Spotlighted Topic of the Week: World Stroke Day
CDC Ebola Updates
In the News
On the Calendar

Blog of the Week OCTOBER 29 IS WORLD STROKE DAY! On October 29, 2014, for World Stroke Day, the World Stroke Organization will launch a new campaign around women and stroke. Every year 3.2 million women die of strokes globally, including more than 75,000 women in the United States, and thousands of other women are suffer long-term disabilities resulting from stroke.  The“I Am Woman” campaign emphasizes that women are more at risk of having a stroke and, in many cases, are the primary caregiver to a family member who suffers a stroke. The global campaign raises awareness about the special challenges of stroke in women and how women can reduce their risk and protect their health…read blog Infographic of the Week WORLD STROKE DAY IS OCTOBER 29th. ACT NOW! View full-sized infographic Video of the Week JOSÉ'S MILLION HEARTS STORY Million Hearts™ is a U.S. national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next five years. Although José has a family history of stroke, he was blindsided at age 46 when he suffered a stroke. Temporarily paralyzed on the left side of his body and confined to a wheelchair, he slowly recovered with the heartfelt support of his wife and children. Now, he and his daughter teach merengue to stroke survivors.…watch video Story of the Week STORIES FROM THE HEART: SURVIVING STROKE IS A SPRINT FOR THIS MARATHON RUNNER Last Memorial Day, Teri Ackerson finished a 6-mile run in preparation for her next marathon, went home for a shower, then visited a Starbucks for a latte with her teenage son, Parker. Driving away, her grip on her coffee cup loosened as her left arm suddenly went numb. She felt the left side of her face droop down and she couldn’t speak…read story

CDC Ebola Updates

Latest Outbreak Info The World Health Organization has reported 10,141 cases of Ebola and 4,922 deaths worldwide…read more Q & A on Ebola Fact Sheet: Monitoring Symptoms and Controlling Movement to Stop Spread of Ebola More resources on the CDC Ebola website >>

In the News

CDC Director for Zimbabwe Says Country Ready for EbolaVoice of AmericaOctober 27, 2014 CDC Moves Fast on NY Ebola Case as Soul-Searching Begins BloombergOctober 27, 2014How to Avert an Ebola Nightmare: Lessons From Nigeria's Victory BloombergBusinessweek October 20, 2014 CDC releases revised Ebola gear guidelines ABC NEWSOctober 20, 2014 CDC takes to Twitter to answer Ebola concerns CBS NewsOctober 8, 2014 Meet the disease detectives tracking Ebola at the CDCPBS NewsHour October 8, 2014 Ebola outbreaks in Nigeria, Senegal appear contained, CDC reports Fox News October 1, 2014

On the Calendar

October 29: World Stroke Day November 12: World Pneumonia Day November 14: World Diabetes Day November 17: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims November 19: World Toilet DayNovember 19: International Men's Day November 20: Universal Children's Day November 20: World Chronic Obstructive Pulminary Disease Day