May is American Stroke Month 

For 100 years, the American Heart Association has fought to help people live longer, healthier lives. This May, we have assembled toolkits and a curriculum of webinars to bring additional stroke-focused learning to you and your teams. 
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Resources From the Heart

Leverage these tools to engage with your internal teams and patients during the month of May. Looking for more ways to get involved? Check out our quality improvement and research opportunities below!  

Stroke Month Toolkit
for Hospitals


Download resources for your organization's own American Stroke Month programming.

Celebrate Your Team

Share your appreciation for the stroke champions in your organization by handing out these "Stroke Champion" pins!​


Stroke Month Webinars

Join experts, researchers and American Heart Association representatives for free stroke-related online learning during May.  Share a lunch & learn with your stroke team, tune in on your own, or register to receive a recording. 

Live Webinar: Primary Prevention of Stroke Guidelines

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Thursday Friday, May 1st | 3:00 - 4:00 pm CT

Please join us for a panel discussion of case studies that demonstrate operationalizing stroke guidelines into research driven practice. Our distinguished panel of speakers include Dr. Michael Mullen, Associate Professor of Neurology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Dr. William J. Hicks II with 10 years of experience in the field of Vascular Neurology. Dr. Mullen serves as President of the Medical Staff and as a Co-Director of the Comprehensive Stroke Program at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. He is also the Medical Director of the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit through OhioHealth and a Vascular Neurologist for OhioHealth Neurological Physicians. 

REGISTER FOR PRIMARY PREVENTION OF STROKE GUIDELINES(link opens in new window)

Live Webinar: Women and AFIb

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Wednesday, May 7th | 11:00 - 12:00 pm CT

Please join Annabelle Santos Volgman, MD for a presentation about the diagnosis, treatment, and health impact of atrial fibrillation in women. Dr Santos Volgman is the co-founder of Rush Heart Center for Women and the Chief of Research and Academic Affairs in the Division of Cardiology.

 

REGISTER FOR WOMEN AND AFIB

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Live Webinar: Optimize Your Practice with American Heart Association Resources

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Thursday, May 15 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CT

Join us for an informative discussion of American Heart Association and American Stroke Association resources to enrich your professional practice and optimize the care provided in your community. Our AHA staff will be giving an overview of Get With The Guidelines® certifications, ASA resources, Membership opportunities, and the OutPace CVD and Target BP programs. 

REGISTER FOR OPTIMIZE YOUR PRACTICE WITH AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION RESOURCES(link opens in new window)

Digital Health Professional Training & Certification

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Thursday, May 22 | 1:00pm CT

Learn about the AHA's Digital Health Professional Training Program and newly launched Digital Health in Cardiac Care Certification to empower providers with essential digital health knowledge and practice skills. Followed by Q&A and general office hours time to ask your questions as you prepare for certification.


REGISTER FOR DIGITAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATION (link opens in new window)

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Virtual Stroke Forum - Advancing Practice and Empowering Optimal Outcomes

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An On-Demand Continuing Education Activity

Join us for a virtual forum open to all professionals involved in stroke patient management & stroke systems of care from pre-hospital through recovery. 

The maximum number of hours awarded for this on demand CE activity is 5.50 credit hours and 0.55 CEUs for occupational therapists.

Public-Facing Resources
& F.A.S.T. Materials

When it comes to spotting stroke and getting help, the faster, the better. Share these F.A.S.T. resources with patients and family to spread awareness, position as a leader and better equip your community.

Download Free Resources

Skilled Nursing Facility Stroke Rehab Certification

The American Heart Association proudly introduces the newest certification for Skilled Nursing Facilities, to strengthen stroke systems of care.

The Stroke Rehabilitation Certification establishes a framework to evaluating facilities based on AHA scientific guidelines for stroke care, and is designed to improve readmission rates for referring hospitals. 

Professional Certification

Certified Professional by the American Heart Association (CPAHA) programs help professionals elevate their careers while building toward a more advanced system of care for patients.

For a limited time, the American Heart Association is offering free access to professional certifications in telehealth and telehealth stroke.

About Telehealth Stroke

About Stroke Hospital Certification

Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke

Following evidence-based guidelines improves outcomes. These tools and resources make it easier to provide consistent quality care.
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Connect with Rural Hospitals for Model Sharing & More 

Join the American Heart Association’s Rural Health Care Outcomes Accelerator for access to programs and resources custom-tailored to improve patient care in rural settings.  Participation is FREE and includes:

Access to the Rural Community Network: Learn from peer hospitals across the country, including model sharing, online networking and poster presentations
No-Cost Access to Get With The Guidelines Programs: Participating hospitals can enroll in stroke, coronary artery disease and/or heart failure programs, including eligibility for recognition and awards
Educational Toolkits & Resources: Shipped to your door, receive professional & patient resources

Enroll before June 30, 2025

Join the Conversation

Use #AHAstrokemonth to celebrate achievements in quality stroke care across the country.