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For Community Members
Stroke Campaign
The Stroke Education Campaign has been developed as a two-step campaign. The first step is for people to recognize the warning signs of stroke, and the second step is to get them to call 911 immediately if they see these signs in themselves or someone else.
This radio spot helps people identify the warning signs of stroke.
A real-life scenario of a husband talking about how quickly a stroke affected his wife (radio spot).
These materials highlight the Signs & Symptoms of Stroke:
Three 30-second PSAs highlight the signs and symptoms of stroke, as well as the importance of calling 911 immediately should those
signs/symptoms be witnessed. Two of the PSAs feature Doug Rafferty, the WGME Channel 13 News anchor who suffered a stroke
while broadcasting the evening news, earlier this year.
It Could Happen To You
Doug Rafferty Video 1
Doug Rafferty Video 2
Physical Activity
Physical Activity and Nutrition Action Packets
- Using Social Support Networks to Increase Physical Activity
- Provide Enhanced Access to Public Places for Physical Activity
Promote Trail Development and Use of Safe Community Routes for Walking and Biking
- Healthy Maine Walks
Healthy Maine Walks is a group of State-level partners interested in increasing the physical activity of Mainers through increased access to indoor and outdoor walking routes throughout the state. The coalition maintains a Web site, HealthyMaineWalks.org, that lists indoor and outdoor walking routes by region and town throughout the state.
Nutrition
Physical Activity and Nutrition Action Packets
- Create Environments that Increase Vegetable and Fruit Consumption
- Develop Policies that Support Healthy Options in Vending Machines
- Develop Policies that Support Healthy Eating at Group Events
Fact Sheets
For Health Care Providers
Stroke Campaign
The Stroke Education Campaign has been developed as a two-step campaign. The first step is for people to recognize the warning signs of stroke, and the second step is to get them to call 911 immediately if they see these signs in themselves or someone else.
This radio spot helps people identify the warning signs of stroke.
A real-life scenario of a husband talking about how quickly a stroke affected his wife (radio spot).
These materials highlight the Signs & Symptoms of Stroke:
Fact Sheets
Links to Resources
For Employers
Worksite Wellness Tool Kit
Stroke Campaign
The Stroke Education Campaign has been developed as a two-step campaign. The first step is for people to recognize the warning signs of stroke, and the second step is to get them to call 911 immediately if they see these signs in themselves or someone else.
This radio spot helps people identify the warning signs of stroke.
A real-life scenario of a husband talking about how quickly a stroke affected his wife (radio spot).
These materials highlight the Signs & Symptoms of Stroke:
Physical Activity
Physical Activity and Nutrition Action Packets
- Provide Enhanced Access to Public Places for Physical Activity
Promote Trail Development and Use of Safe Community Routes for Walking and Biking
- Healthy Maine Walks
Healthy Maine Walks is a group of State-level partners interested in increasing the physical activity of Mainers through increased access to indoor and outdoor walking routes throughout the state. The coalition maintains a Web site, HealthyMaineWalks.org, that lists indoor and outdoor walking routes by region and town throughout the state.
Nutrition
Physical Activity and Nutrition Action Packets
- Develop Policies that Support Healthy Options in Vending Machines
- Develop Policies that Support Healthy Eating at Group Events
Fact Sheets
Data
Reports
Links to Maine Resources
Links to National Resources
