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AMERICAN
STROKE FOUNDATION
The American Stroke Foundation (ASF) was created in 1997 by Kansas City
community leaders, stroke survivors, area health care providers and concerned
citizens. In the spirit of collaboration and deep concern, these partners
came together to bridge the gap between existing services and the needs
of affected individuals and their families. The vision of the American
Stroke Foundation is to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors,
families and caregivers. The mission of the American Stroke Foundation
is to support stroke survivors, their families, caregivers and friends
by providing resources, services, education and information that improves
their quality of life and helps meet ongoing challenges of life after stroke.
NATIONAL
STROKE ASSOCIATION
The National Stroke Association (NSA) was formed in 1984 to fill a void
as the only national non-profit health care organization focusing 100 percent
of its resources and attention on stroke. In its brief history, NSA has
become a leading national resource on stroke and the driving force behind
efforts to improve stroke prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Based
in Englewood, Colorado, NSA sustains itself through individual donations,
memberships and grants.
AMERICAN
HEART ASSOCIATION
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose
mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases
and stroke.
AMERICAN
STROKE ASSOCIATION
The American Stroke Association is the division of the American Heart Association
that focuses on reducing disability and death from stroke through research,
education, fund raising and advocacy.
THE
BRAIN MATTERS
Welcome to The Brain Matters, a resource from the American Academy of Neurology
Foundation. The site will help you better understand common disorders of
the brain, as well as learn about people living with the disorders. The
information was prepared by neurologists-doctors with specialized training
in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous
system.
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