Chapter 7: Information Sources
Section 3: Specific Disabilities – Information Sources
Subsection: Stroke
American Heart Association
A collection of information on various forms of heart disease and conditions, prevention advise as well as advocacy information.
Toll Free:
American Heart Association - Oklahoma City
For local information and events.
Voice:
American Heart Association - Tulsa
For local information and events.
Voice:
American Stroke Association
The American Stroke Association is a relentless force for a healthier world with fewer strokes. They team with millions of volunteers to prevent, treat and beat stroke by funding innovative research, fighting for stronger public health policies, and providing lifesaving tools and information. The Dallas-based association was created in 1998 as a division of the American Heart Association. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-888-4STROKE or visit stroke.org. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
Toll Free:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Supports and conducts research on the nervous system and on the causes, treatment and prevention of more than 600 nervous system disorders including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, head and spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's Disease and brain tumors. Direct link: www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/stroke/stroke.htm
Toll Free:
National Stroke Association
National Stroke Association reaches out to people who want to learn more about stroke, have survived a stroke, know someone who has suffered a stroke, or care for a stroke survivor.