N. Kathryn Clark American Heart Association

Wanted: Heart disease, stroke survivors for May 3 heart walk

As Lee Terry worked long hours during the final weeks of his son’s successful re-election bid, he suddenly found himself waging a different kind of campaign. On Sept. 27, 2002, the former television newscaster and Douglas County election commissioner joined about 700,000 Americans who suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. See story for details on this year’s American Heart Walk and Red Cap Survivor Reception.

Apr 14, 2003

Survey: Most Americans don’t worry about stroke

If you asked 1,000 people what health condition worries them most, how many would say stroke? The answer: 10. That’s right — 1 percent.

Stroke is America’s No. 3 killer and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability. Yet it is nowhere near the forefront of most Americans’ minds, according to a recently released American Stroke Association survey.

May 1, 2002

Do you know enough to prevent a stroke?

During May, the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, wants you to ask yourself: “Do I know enough to prevent a stroke?” See story to learn who has a greater risk of stroke.

May 1, 2002