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Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper named Robyn Moore, CEO of National Stroke Association
to his Stroke Advisory Board to help shape the future of stroke
programs statewide and improve quality of care for stroke patients.
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States
and a leading cause of severe disability; however, many people are
unaware of the signs and symptoms of a stroke. Stroke threatens millions
of lives and can have devastating effects on survivors and their
families; yet more than 80 percent of strokes can be prevented.
"Every day I hear stories
about how stroke has affected survivors and their families and am
touched deeply by their courage and determination. It is an honor to be
their voice on the Stroke Advisory Board and help pave Colorado's
statewide efforts to improve stroke care," said Moore. "I also look
forward to working with the board to develop strategies for prevention
of Colorado's and the nation's fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability."
Moore will represent the Centennial, Colo. based National Stroke Association – www.stroke.org -
which aims to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke through
education and programs focused on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation
and support for all impacted by stroke.
The 18-member Stroke Advisory
Board—signed into law by Gov. Hickenlooper in 2013— each year makes
recommendations to improve stroke care to the Colorado Department of
Health and Environment and committees of the State House of
Representatives and State Senate.
The board's recommendations, in part, will center on:
- Prevention and treatment of stroke
- Rural and urban coordination of care
- Creating a statewide database for stroke care and data collection
Founded in 1984 as the only
national organization devoted 100 percent to stroke prevention and
rehabilitation, National Stroke Association offers education, resources
and advocacy focused on prevention, acute treatment and rehabilitation;
visit www.stroke.org for more information or to get involved.
CONTACT: Lynn Bronikowski, 303-649-9299, lbronikowski@stroke.org
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