About Stroke Awareness Oregon

SAO is a non-profit created by physicians, stroke survivors and community members exists ‘to eliminate disability and death from stroke through awareness of causes, symptoms, and treatment, and through recovery support’. The fifth leading cause of death in Oregon and the greatest source of disability worldwide, stroke is a medical emergency by striking over 800,000 people nationwide each year. Stroke Awareness Oregon is making a difference in stroke outcomes and recovery through these four goals:

  • To educate about stroke causes, prevention and treatment options.
  • To make F.A.S.T. a household safety word.
  • To support the recovery of stroke survivors and their families.
  • To do this work in partnership with the medical community, businesses and the community.

About Stroke Awareness Oregon

SAO is a non-profit created by physicians, stroke survivors and community members exists ‘to eliminate disability and death from stroke through awareness of causes, symptoms, and treatment, and through recovery support’. The fifth leading cause of death in Oregon and the greatest source of disability worldwide, stroke is a medical emergency by striking over 800,000 people nationwide each year. Stroke Awareness Oregon is making a difference in stroke outcomes and recovery through these four goals:

  • To educate about stroke causes, prevention and treatment options.
  • To make F.A.S.T. a household safety word.
  • To support the recovery of stroke survivors and their families.
  • To do this work in partnership with the medical community, businesses and the community.

We Are Here To Help

No matter how stroke affects your life it is a difficult thing to work through. Our mission is fulfilled through partnerships with volunteers, donors, businesses, and the medical community.

If you would like to get involved or volunteer please send us an e-mail or call us at 541-323-5641

Stroke Resources

We Are Here To Help

Stroke Resources

No matter how stroke affects your life it is a difficult thing to work through. Our mission is fulfilled through partnerships with volunteers, donors, businesses, and the medical community.

If you would like to get involved or volunteer please send us an e-mail or call us at 541-323-5641

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