🧠May is Stroke Awareness Month At GBMC HealthCare, we're here to help you recognize the signs of a stroke—because every second counts. 💡Learn to BE FAST Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, and brain cells begin to die within minutes. Recognize the warning signs: B – Balance loss E – Eyesight change F – Face drooping A – Arm weakness S – Speech difficulty T – Time to call 911 🚨 Calling 911 immediately can save lives and prevent long-term disability. Did you know stroke is the third leading cause of death for women? Women face unique risks, including: • Pregnancy & preeclampsia • Birth control & hormone therapy • Migraines with aura (especially while smoking) • Atrial fibrillation (more common after age 75) Other major risks include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and diabetes. 💬 Talk to your doctor about your risk—especially if you're pregnant, take hormones, or experience migraines. 🏥 GBMC cares for nearly 400 stroke patients per year and is proud to be designated a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, the American Heart Association, and the American Stroke Association. Our expert team is ready 24/7 to deliver lifesaving stroke care. Want to learn more about stroke prevention and our Stroke Center? Visit: gbmc.org/services/stroke-center (fb)

🎉 Congratulations to Ruby Victor, BSN, RN for receiving the Nightingale Award! Ruby has quietly defined nursing excellence at GBMC for over two decades. Her intuition saved a mother and baby from a placental abruption, and her steady mentorship uplifts every colleague. Her nominator shares, “She’s the heart of Labor and Delivery—humble, tireless, and always a step ahead in care.” (fb)