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Stroke is preventable and treatable.

Here's what to know.

"Nearly all of us know someone affected by stroke," says Elaine Skalabrin, MD, the medical director of PeaceHealth's stroke center in Eugene, Oregon.

With close to 800,000 strokes in the U.S. every year, it's common.

Knowing the signs of stroke is vital because family, friends and bystanders are the ones who need to call 911.

Would you recognize a stroke if you felt or saw one? Learn how to respond using this simple acronym: BE FAST. The more people who know it, the more lives that can be saved.

From our archives...

Have you been tracking our historic posts on Facebook? Each week during our centennial year, we post a throwback to exceptional points in our history. Check it out >>

Our portal is great for this

Need to get in touch with your provider's office? My PeaceHealth, our patient portal, makes it easy.

See how you can use the portal >>

Tips for 5-2-1-0 in May

With every season, your family has new ways to build healthy habits. How about planting a garden? Or try a playful theme at mealtime?

Read more ideas for May >>

Recipe: Italian pasta salad

Tomatoes, peppers, olives and other fresh ingredients make this dish an easy go-to recipe for dinner or a potluck.

Get the salad recipe >>

Each month, PeaceHealth Ketchikan and Prince of Wales welcomes visiting specialists to our islands ensuring the best possible care close to home. For a complete calendar of the visiting providers in Ketchikan, please visit www.peacehealth.org/visitingcalendar. This month, we spotlight the following:

Andrea Tackett, MD

Cardiology

Andrea Tackett, MD, FACC, is a non-invasive cardiologist. Her medical interests include cardiovascular imaging with an emphasis on echocardiography and nuclear cardiology.

Read about Dr. Tackett >>

Advance Care Directive On-Demand Workshop

Any time is a good time to complete or update your advance directive. You can watch an on-demand workshop that will walk you through the process of creating a plan for Alaska residents.

Note: Classes and events may be subject to change.

PeaceHealth has many exciting positions open.