Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States and the #1 cause of disability for adults. It is also preventable and treatable with early recognition and appropriate transport to a regional hospital. 

If you believe that an individual is experience a stroke, Contact 9-1-1!

Strokes are a concern for our community as it interferes with our goal for all residents to live a healthy, high-quality life, age in our community, and maintain their living independence. Stroke awareness, prevention, and response is an integral part of reducing the health risks to our community. 

Learn more about early recognition from the City of Fairfax's Stroke Smart Fairfax City program. Stroke Smart Fairfax City

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has compiled a large amount of information to learn about strokes, identify personal risk factors and how to adjust your lifestyle, how to and how to treat and recovery from strokes. This information can be accessed with the following link: CDC - Stroke Information

 Additionally, our regional hospital centers and the American Stroke Association provide stroke patient educational information:

• Inova Hospital System Stroke Patient Education Information
• HCA Reston Stroke Patient Education Information
• American Stroke Association Stroke Patient Education Information

Our region is fortunate to have numerous primary stroke care centers (HCA Reston and Inova Fair Oaks Hospital) and a comprehensive stroke center (Inova Fairfax Hospital). Each of these facilities is prepared to handle the immediate patient care needs of a stroke, but we recommend all patients contact 9-1-1 instead of transporting themselves. 

Our providers diligent train to provide stroke care and can provide stabilizing and life-saving interventions as necessary while expediting transport to a regional hospital.