Interactive Collection Map

Glendale now has an interactive map available for our collection services. If you want to know when your collection is for garbage, recycling or yard waste you can find out by entering your address here.

Stroke Awareness: Learn the Signs and Act Fast

By: Tanya Bohacheff, MPH

North Shore Health Department, Public Health Strategist

May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to learn about strokes and how to prevent them. 

A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts. This can cause serious brain damage or even death. Quick action can save lives.

An easy way to remember the signs of a stroke is BE FAST:

•    Balance – Sudden trouble walking or dizziness

•    Eyes – Blurry or double vision

•    Face – One side of the face drooping

•    Arms – Weakness or numbness in one arm

•    Speech – Slurred or hard-to-understand speech

•    Time – Call 911 right away if you see these signs

Anyone can have a stroke, but some things make it more likely, including:

•    High blood pressure

•    Smoking

•    Diabetes

•    Not getting enough exercise

You can lower your risk by:

•    Eating healthy

•    Staying active

•    Not smoking

•    Keeping your blood pressure in check

If someone is having a stroke, call 911 immediately. The faster they get medical help, the better their chances of recovery.

For more information, visit www.stroke.org or talk to a doctor about ways to stay healthy and prevent strokes.

Additional resources for stroke awareness, prevention, and response:

1.    American Stroke Association (ASA) – www.stroke.org

2.    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Stroke Information – https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/

3.    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) – https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/stroke

4.    Mayo Clinic – Stroke Overview – https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/symptoms-causes/syc-20350113

5.    World Stroke Organization (WSO) – https://www.world-stroke.org/

During a car wash, harmful debris, motor fluids, and soap are washed off of vehicles. When untreated, these materials may runoff into storm drains and have the potential to cause harm to nearby aquatic environments. Whenever possible, opting for the commercial car wash over the at-home car wash reduces the amount of pollutants entering waterways. Many professional car washes collect their used water, treat it, and recycle it, greatly reducing the amount of freshwater they consume!   If you decide to wash your car at home, washing it over the grass is a great way to prevent harmful runoff. If washed on paved surfaces such as driveways and roads, runoff collects pollutants and can flow into waterways. Therefore, washing cars over an unpaved surface such as your lawn and limiting the amount of water used helps to prevent water pollution. For more information, please visit www.respectourwaters.org.