Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the U.S. But it’s largely treatable if you act as soon as you recognize the symptoms: 👉 Face drooping 👉 Arm weakness 👉 Speech difficulty 📲 Time to call 911

#WorldStrokeDay

www.stroke.org/en/help-and-...

Stroke Hero Awards The Stroke Hero Awards are presented to those who educate, inspire and bring awareness about stroke locally or nationally. Nominate your Stroke Hero today!

www.stroke.org/en/help-and-...

Stockton to be first California school district to offer ethnic studies as new lens to U.S. History The Stockton Unified School District is making additions to how U.S. History is taught, with pioneering efforts to include ethnic studies as an alternative for students.

www.cbsnews.com/amp/sacramen...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Every minute, 4 women are diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide, and 1 woman dies from the disease.

Breast cancer is highly curable if detected in its early stages and adequate treatment is provided.

via UN Women

High blood pressure can be checked, lowered and controlled. To keep yours in a healthy range:

🥗 Eat a healthy diet
🧂 Lower salt intake
🚶 Move more
⚖️ Maintain a healthy weight
😌 Manage stress
🚭 Don’t smoke
💊 Take prescribed meds
🍷 Drink less or no alcohol

www.visionmakermedia.org/film-library

www.visionmakermedia.org/film-library

Film – Stroke: The Circle of Healing Sacramento filmmaker Jaime Tafoya offers a personal look into his journey as a stroke survivor. He powerfully chronicles his path to recovery, demonstrating how he uniquely blended both Western medica...

www.visionmakermedia.org/film-library...

Tribal history and new evidence tell a different, fuller story of Sacagawea Sacagawea's story was mostly told by the white American and European men who kept journals of the expedition, but the Hidatsa tribe and other tribes have a long oral history that tells a different sto...

www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

After 17 years, Christian Bale's California housing village is close to opening The first homes are expected to be completed in December or January.

www.sfgate.com/california/a...

Lifestyle changes are a good first step to lowering cholesterol, but they aren’t always enough. Your doctor might prescribe medication to lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol to help prevent a heart attack or stroke. Here’s info on some of the types of meds to help you prepare for your next doctor visit

Sacramento nonprofits report millions of dollars lost due to Trump funding cuts GOP funding cuts slam Sacramento nonprofits, forcing layoffs, scrapped projects and fear among vulnerable communities.

www.sacbee.com/news/equity-...

Donate to Back our PBS Documentary on Native American Food Sovereignty, organized by Jaime Tafoya (Featured: Professors Kaitlin Reed and Cutcha Risling Bald… Jaime Tafoya needs your support for Back our PBS Documentary on Native American Food Sovereignty

www.gofundme.com/f/back-our-p...

This is our LAST chance to save public media. Call your Representative NOW to save public media: bit.ly/458caP8 #ProtectMyPublicMedia

Deciding votes could be:

Kevin Kiley
kiley.house.gov

Tom McClintock
mcclintock.house.gov

🗓 Save the Date: National Stroke Week: 4–10 August 2025 🗓

National Stroke Week encourages the community to know the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of stroke so that they can save a life.

A stroke is always a medical emergency.

👉 Learn more (and access resources): 
lnkd.in/g7pqQ9U8

Senate to vote to formalize DOGE cuts to public broadcasting, USAID Congress has until the end of the week to send the bill to Trump's desk, but the path forward for the rescissions package remains a bit murky.

abcnews.go.com/Politics/sen...

ICE survival guide for Butte County • Chico News & Review We are a group of award-winning free alternative weekly newspapers published by Chico Community Publishing, Inc. We publish the Chico News & Review in Chico, California, the Sacramento News & Review i...

chico.newsreview.com/2025/07/10/i...

Apply to be a part of the Go Red for Women Class of Survivors! The Go Red for Women Class of Survivors, representing a wide variety of ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds, share their powerful stories to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease.

Tell your story. Save lives. That's the goal of our Go Red for Women Class of Survivors. If you are a cadiovascular disease survivor, apply to be a part of our 2026 class through June 20. For official rules and the application, visit spr.ly/6046NhTMr

The delicious fresh fruits and vegetables are just part of the happiness your local Farmers Market can bring. Make plans to get some fresh air, support local growers and meet up with your neighbors. 🥒 🥕 🍎 🍊

Learn how to save a life from stroke. If you spot one of these warning signs, call 911 right away. #StrokeMonth

The HCA Healthcare Foundation is a national sponsor of Together to End Stroke(R)

Thank you.

In collaboration with Oldways, proud advocates for healthy living, we're celebrating #AANHPIHeritageMonth with these heart-healthy cooking tips and the colorful, healthy flavors of Asian cuisine.

Lowering blood pressure cuts your risk of stroke and heart disease. Know your numbers and work with a doctor to control your levels and manage your risk. Learn more at
stroke.org/strokemonth #StrokeMonth #WorldHypertensionDay