Stroke Awareness Email Samples
Email 1
Subject line: Stroke is rising in young adults
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. The National Stroke Association wants you to know that stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, and at any time. In the U.S., stroke is the fifth leading cause of death, killing nearly 130,000 people each year, and there is a trend toward increasing stroke incidence at younger ages. Over the last decade, there has been a spike of 44% in the number of young Americans (under 45 years) hospitalized due to stroke.
With younger stroke survivors often living longer after a stroke, they can deal with the lingering physical effects of a stroke for a longer period of time and face a greater financial burden overall. While the challenges may be great, there are many resources available to help stroke survivors come back strong. This year, individuals can engage with an interactive animated video, “Young Stroke: An Unexpected Reality”, to learn more about the unique challenges faced by young stroke survivors and a wide range of resources available to support stroke survivors in their recovery journeys.
Brought to you by the National Stroke Association. Learn more about stroke and National Stroke Awareness Month at stroke.org/nsam. Email 2
Subject line: Would you know a stroke if you had one?
Stroke strikes FAST and you should too! 73% of young Americans are not familiar with stroke symptoms and the need for urgent medical attention.
A stroke or "brain attack" occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel breaks, interrupting blood flow to an area of the brain. When either of these things happen, brain cells begin to die and brain damage occurs. That’s why a stroke should be treated as an emergency.
Recognizing stroke symptoms can be easy if you remember to think FAST. Use FAST to remember the warning signs:
F= Face Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? A= Arms Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? S= Speech Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Does the speech sound slurred or strange? T= Time If you observe any of these signs, it’s time to call 9-1-1.
Brought to you by the National Stroke Association. Learn more about stroke and National Stroke Awareness Month at stroke.org/nsam. Email 3
Subject line: The effects of your blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a leading risk factor for stroke. About 75 million Americans have high blood pressure and about 20% don’t know they have it!
Have your blood pressure checked at least once a year—more often if you have a history of high blood pressure, have had a heart attack, are diabetic or are overweight. Know your family medical history. If high blood pressure runs in your family, it’s important that you ask your doctor about how to control your blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, it's important to follow the recommendations of your doctor, which may include changes in diet, regular exercise and the use of medication. Read more about high blood pressure at www.stroke.org/risk.
Brought to you by the National Stroke Association. Learn more about stroke and National Stroke Awareness Month at stroke.org/nsam. Email 4
Subject Line: 4 things you can do to prevent a stroke
Many people don’t know that stroke is one of the most preventable of all life-threatening health problems. Children, teens, and young adults who suffered from strokes had significant increases in high blood pressure, lipid (cholesterol) disorders, diabetes, tobacco use, and obesity. By taking simple steps, you can reduce your risk for a stroke. Here are some tips:
Get moving, stay active, and incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Don’t smoke! If you are a regular smoker, make the decision to quit. It may be one of the very best things you can do for your health. Eat a well-balanced diet that is low in fat and sodium, and rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Take all medications as prescribed by your healthcare provider – this includes any medication to help control blood pressure, blood sugar, and/or cholesterol.
Brought to you by the National Stroke Association. Learn more about stroke and National Stroke Awareness Month at stroke.org/nsam. Email 5
Subject Line: Kids can save lives
You hear stories in the news all of time about a child who paid attention to a lesson on calling 9-1-1 and saved a loved one’s life. Teaching kids about stroke, its symptoms, and how to act could result in your child being the hero.
Empowering parents, teachers, coaches, and others teach the kids in their lives about stroke, the National Stroke Association has developed a presentation, “It’s a Brain Attack!” This presentation will help make a potentially challenging conversation much easier and covers: Types of strokes, Steps involved in acting FAST, Stroke symptoms, Facts and myths surrounding stroke, Risk factors, and Stroke prevention.
Brought to you by the National Stroke Association. Learn more about stroke and National Stroke Awareness Month at stroke.org/nsam.