VIDEO: Surviving Stroke with Gisele Barreto Fetterman

Meet Gisele Barreto Fetterman. Her husband, U.S. Senator John Fetterman, experienced a stroke in early 2022. He benefited from a lifesaving surgery called thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that restores blood flow to the brain. Together, we can help more patients get appropriate care. #SurviveStroke

VIDEO: Scott’s Story: Surviving Stroke

Scott survived stroke; he received a lifesaving thrombectomy. As a former paramedic, he knows how important it is to recognize the signs of severe stroke.

Stroke Scales Mobile App Postcard

This postcard can be used as promotion for the Stoke Scales for EMS mobile app. It provides an easy way to download the Stroke Scales for EMS app via the QR code and reminds the user that the app can be downloaded in the iTunes App Store or Google Play.

VIDEO: Surviving Stroke: Patient Stories

Getting appropriate care in time can be the difference between life, death, and disability. Four patients describe their experiences with thrombectomy.

VIDEO: Kasondra’s Story: Surviving Stroke

Meet Kasondra. After neuroendovascular surgery, she’s regained movement and is on her way to recovery.

2 Patients, 2 Paths

Help Make the Best Care Possible

This infographic shows the two paths to care that patients might take after a stroke, as well as the potential outcomes of each. This visualization will help viewers understand the importance of receiving the appropriate care in a timely manner.

Do Stroke Patients Deserve Less?

Like Trauma, Stroke Systems Matter
This infographic illustrates the difference between systems of care for trauma patients and severe stroke patients, providing a visual reminder of the critical moments for care that can be lost due to inefficient protocols.

VIDEO: Phyllis’ Story: Surviving Stroke

Meet Phyllis. She suffered a stroke, but was able to make a full recovery after neuroendovascular surgery.

VIDEO: Valerie’s Story: Surviving Stroke

Meet Valerie. She suffered a stroke, leaving her unable to speak and paralyzed on her right side. After neuroendovascular surgery, Valerie can speak, walk, and is “doing good!”

Sample Newsletter Article

Your organization can use this article template to educate your members, partners, and the public about the Get Ahead of Stroke® campaign and why it matters. Use this Word document as is, or adapt it to include information about what your organization does to help patients #SurviveStroke.

Get Ahead of Stroke® is a national public education and advocacy campaign designed to improve systems of care for stroke patients. Founded in 2016 by the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS), today the campaign is supported by a coalition of organizations with the goal of securing the best possible outcomes for stroke patients by driving policy change and public awareness nationwide.

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