PHILADELPHIA - Each year, more than 700,000 individuals suffer a new or recurrent stroke. Additionally, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, killing 167,000 people annually.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month and Magee Rehabilitation Hospital reminds the community to seek treatment immediately if they experience any of the symptoms of stroke. Warning signs of stroke include:

• Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body;
• Sudden severe headaches with no known cause;
• Loss of speech, or trouble talking or understanding speech;
• Sudden dimness or loss of vision, particularly in only one eye; and
• Sudden unexplained dizziness, unsteadiness or loss of balance.

To receive a free stroke tip sheet, please call Magee Rehabilitation Hospital at (215) 587-3229.