/neuro/taxonomy/term/388/all en /neuro/article/patients/recognizing-and-preventing-stroke-it-occurs June is Stroke Awareness Month. It’s important to understand what a stroke is, its warning signs and how to prevent it. Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:32:50 +0000 Shawn Hayward 5039 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/june-stroke-month-268466 <h2>The Neuro is an important centre for stroke care in Montreal</h2> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> Thu, 01 Jun 2017 17:38:06 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2631 at /neuro /neuro/channels/news/marking-stroke-month-june-2016-261060 <h2>Raising awareness about stroke</h2> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <h3>What is a stroke?</h3> <p> </p> Mon, 30 May 2016 16:01:08 +0000 shawn.hayward@mcgill.ca 2086 at /neuro