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2 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • February 2019 Stroke.mwhc.com Each year, nearly 800,000 people in the United States suffer from a stroke. The damage can be devastating, as stroke is the number one cause of severe, long-term disability. If you suspect that you or a loved one may be suffering a stroke, every minute matters. Patients who are treated within 90 minutes show significantly better chance of recovery. Mary Washington Hospital has been designated as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission for nine years. That means that we have the resources, experts, and experience to ensure the highest level of care possible. With the most advanced diagnostic and imaging technology in the region and highly specialized neurologists on duty 24/7, we can quickly identify the best course of action. As a neighbor in your community, we're close by, saving precious seconds. With a stroke, it's a race against time. With Mary Washington Hospital, time is on your side. When it comes to a stroke, time is brain.