Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases National Resources
American Stroke Association
1-888-4-STROKE (1-888-478-7653)
www.strokeassociation.org
Provides a wealth of information on stroke-specific issues; a division of the American Heart Association.
National Stroke Association
1-800-STROKES (1-800-787-6537)
www.stroke.org
Information and support to people who want to learn more about stroke, have survived a stroke, know someone who has had a stroke or care for a stroke survivor. 1-888-478-7653 or 1-888-478-7653 to sign up for Stroke Connection, a free magazine for stroke survivors and caregivers.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
1-800-352-9424
www.ninds.nih.gov
Provides free information about stroke through their website:
Smoking Cessation
National Cancer Institute
1-800-QUITNOW (1800-784-8669)
www.smokefree.gov
Offers free information and support quitting smoking:
Quit Smoking
National Jewish Health
Information, resources and interactive tools as aids in quitting smoking.
Nationaljewish.org
Provides information on health and nutrition by American Dietetic Association:
Eat Right
www.eatright.org
Recipes and healthy eating tips:
On-line Stroke Support:
An online stroke community and other stroke related resources..
www.strokenetwork.org