May is National Stroke Awareness Month. A stroke is an emergency that needs immediate attention. Strokes are the leading cause of adult disability and they can happen to any person at any time.

We are proud that the UF Health Shands Comprehensive Stroke Center is among the elite group of providers who are certified by The Joint Commission and the American Stroke Association/American Heart Association to provide world-class care when these emergencies occur. This certification is a testament to our dedication in providing quality stroke care, as well as our excellent medical teams who work with compassion and expertise to continuously raise the bar for stroke treatment.

Visit UFHealth.org/uf-health-shands-comprehensive-strokecenter/about-us to learn more about stroke prevention, warning signs and life after a stroke.