LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Health is urging residents to learn the warning signs of a stroke and call 911 immediately if symptoms appear, as World Stroke Day approaches Oct. 29.
In a news release issued Oct. 28, the department said 1,971 Arkansas residents died from strokes in 2024, placing the state among those with the nation’s highest stroke death rates.
Dr. Bala Simon, the department’s deputy medical director and state chronic disease director, said recognizing symptoms and getting medical care quickly can save lives and reduce the risk of long-term disability…