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When seconds count: Knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke
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Prisma Health has the most certified Stroke Centers in South Carolina — so you can get the care you need, when you need it. | Photo provided by Prisma Health
It’s National Stroke Awareness Month — and since SC is a Stroke Belt state with the fifth-highest stroke death rate in the US, it’s important for all Greenvillians to know the signs + symptoms of stroke (and how to act quickly).

First, the basics: ~87% of strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is blocked, resulting in brain cells dying within minutes. As each second passes, the potential for long-term brain damage (and the risk of death) increases — meaning that knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke is critical to getting a stroke victim the immediate medical attention they need. Read: The sooner, the better.

Here are the signs and symptoms Prisma Health‘s stroke specialists say you should know:

Symptoms of stroke

The symptoms of stroke come on suddenly and include severe headache, numbness, weakness, dizziness, slurred speech, confusion, or trouble seeing or walking. Since symptoms don’t always occur all at once, it’s important to call 911 immediately if you see or experience any of these symptoms — either on their own or in combination.

What to look for

Seeing any of these warning signs indicate it’s time to “BE FAST":

B – Balance off/dizziness
  • Ask the person if they’re experiencing a sudden loss of balance or coordination.
E – Eyes
  • Ask the person if they’re experiencing sudden blurred vision, double vision, or sudden, persistent vision trouble.
F – Face drooping
  • Ask the person to smile. If the face droops on one side, that’s a sign of a stroke.
A – Arm weakness
  • Ask the person to raise both arms. If they cannot hold one arm up, that’s a sign of a stroke.
S – Speech difficulty
  • Ask the person to say a few easy words. If they talk with slurred speech or you can’t understand them, that’s a sign of a stroke.
T – Time to call 911
  • Time is critical. The sooner an ambulance gets a stroke victim to a hospital, the better the chances of surviving or recovering (read: the longer you wait, the more damage may be done).
Looking for more life-saving stroke knowledge? See our Q+A with Prisma Health stroke specialists, the stroke risk factors everyone should know, and the specialized stroke care Prisma Health provides to Greenville.*
See Prisma Health's stroke care
Asked

During a stroke, how many brain cells die every hour? (Hint: It equates to the brain aging 3.6 years each hour without treatment.)
A. 56 million
B. 78 million
C. 120 million
D. 194 million
Take a guess
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Events

Wednesday, May 3
  • Tech Slam ‘N Eggs | Wednesday, May 3 | 8-9:30 a.m. | 101 N. Main St., Greenville | Free | In this morning session, lead software developers will lift the hood on their tech stack and discuss discoveries, insights, and problems they overcame — breakfast included.
  • World Piece Wednesday Night Trivia | Wednesday, May 3 | 6:30-8 p.m. | World Piece Pizza, 109 W. Stone Ave., Greenville | Free | Train your brains, fill your bellies, and win prizes at this themed trivia.
Thursday, May 4
  • When Pigs Fly: A Birds Fly South x Lewis Barbecue Pop-Up | Thursday, May 4 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Birds Fly South Ale Project, 1320 Hampton Ave Ext., Greenville | Fly by this Lewis Barbecue pop-up event for brisket plates and sandwiches, plus sip on the official collab release drink, the Spicy Paloma Kölsch — trivia starts at 6:30 p.m.
  • Simpsonville Music Series and Food Truck Rodeo | Thursday, May 4 | 6-9 p.m. | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville | Free | Join the City of Simpsonville and Simpsonville Arts Foundation, Inc to catch a free concert and enjoy eats from local food trucks.
Friday, May 5
  • Weekends at Unity | Friday, May 5-Sunday, May 7 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Unity Park, 320 S. Hudson St., Greenville | Free | Enjoy a sweet treat from one food vendor every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from April to October.
  • Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays | Friday, May 5 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Groove to the jazz, Latin, pop sound of Jazzsmith.
Saturday, May 6
  • Tails and Trails 5K Walk/Run | Saturday, May 6 | 8-11 a.m. | Conestee Park, 840 Mauldin Rd., Greenville | $25-$35 | Run or walk with your best friend, your dog — compete or just have fun with fellow pet-lovers while benefiting the pets at Animal Care.*
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News Notes
Opening
  • The one5 at Hartness, a new concept from The 05 and former Hall’s Chophouse Executive Chef Nelson De Hoyos, opens Saturday, May 20 at 2000 Society St. Get to know the food and the space as we count down to the opening.
Coming Soon
  • The Worx, a new coworking space, is coming soon to Bridgeway Station in Mauldin. Expected to open Thursday, June 1, the 2,000-sqft space will feature four private offices, community high-top tables, community banquettes, conference rooms, and an onsite kitchenette.
Biz
  • Local Cue has permanently closed its family restaurant. The building was transformed into an 80-person event space, right next to the sports bar on Orchard Park Drive. (Upstate Business Journal)
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Sports
  • What do country music artist Chris Lane and actor Brian Baumgartner (aka Kevin on “The Office”) have in common? They’ll both be hitting the links at this year’s BMW Charity Pro-Am, Thursday, June 8-Sunday, June 11. Check out the full list of celebrities featuring athletes, TV personalities, and musicians. (Greenville Journal)
Announced
  • Comedian Bret Kreischer is bringing his “Tops Off World Tour” to Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Sunday, September 17. Get tickets starting this Friday, May 5.
Stat
  • Over the last few decades, strokes have increased among young people by 40%. The group at highest risk: young women between 15-49, who will suffer a stroke this year at the rate of one in 5000. See the reason behind this alarming trend — and how to prevent this serious medical condition.*
Featured Deal
  • Don’t let this deal fly by. Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is offering $20 off round-trip flights on Avelo with code GVL20 now through Sunday, Dec. 31. Avelo Airlines now offers low fares and nonstop flights from GSP International Airport to Orlando, FL, New Haven, CT, and Wilmington, DE with flights beginning in June. Snag the deal.*
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Fun Fact
  • National Beverage Day is this Saturday, May 6. In celebration, we’re featuring some of our Six & Main beverage brands across our markets including Blanchard’s Coffee, a|dash, Sarilla, Matcha Nude, and more. Start sipping now.
Kids
  • The perfect family-friendly activity does exist, and you can even do it all spring and summer long, rain or shine. We’re talking about Kids Bowl Free — a national program that connects you with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling each day. Learn more + sign up.*
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Coming Soon

The zoo is upgrading its farm... E-I-E-I-O
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Zebu, donkeys, and alpacas... oh my! | Renderings by WDM Architects
The Greenville Zoo unveiled plans to expand its farmyard exhibit.

The new designs include:
  • Three new barns
  • Outdoor pastures
  • An indoor event space
  • Animal-contact zones
  • Educational-program areas
One reason for the farmyard expansion project is to help the zoo maintain its Association of Zoos and Aquariums accreditation.

The project is expected to cost $2.895 million, and the Greenville Zoo Foundation says it will take a year or two before they can break ground.

Click the button below for a closer look at the plans (including a full list of animals expected in the exhibits) from the Greenville Journal.
On the farm they had a...
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The Wrap
 
Danielle Barilla in a purple lace shirt

Today’s edition by:
Danielle
From the editor
Who else went to the Kenny Chesney Concert at Bon Secours Wellness Arena last week? The crowd was one of the loudest I’ve ever heard. My favorite moment? When he specifically called out Greenville’s radio stations and fans for supporting him from the very beginning.

Answered: 3. The correct answer to our Quiz is 120 million (and 830 billion synapses) — and, yes, that accounts for 3.6 years of aging per hour without treatment. That’s why it’s so important to get a stroke patient medical attention as soon as possible.
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