10/30/2026
Did you know Arkansas consistently ranks among the states with the highest stroke mortality rates in the nation?
For World Stroke Day, Calley Lanier, BSN, RN, CEN, Stroke Program Director for Freeman Health System - Arkansas, joined 5NEWS to discuss stroke awareness, the importance of recognizing warning signs using B.E. F.A.S.T. and why getting help quickly is critical.
In stroke care, "time is brain". 🧠 Knowing the signs and acting fast can make all the difference.
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A Rogers man who survived a stroke in 2025 has made it his mission to educate others about the signs and symptoms of a stroke.