Strokes can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of sex or age. Each year, nearly 800,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke, and 130,000 die from one. Of those who survive, more than two-thirds will have some disability. Recognizing stroke symptoms is key to preventing a needless death.

Many patients who have a stroke develop droopiness on one side of the face. And they get weakness in the arm, ... (Full Story)

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is joining other law enforcement agencies in introducing the #9PMRoutine to help deter larcenies from vehicles and potential burglaries.

As summer is upon us and the temperatures are beginning to rise, so do the number of larcenies from vehicles and burglaries. In many cases, the suspects simply enter vehicles that are left unlocked and enter homes through open ... (Full Story)

On Father’s Day 2017, “Fred” (who possesses none of the common risk factors) experienced a heart attack about half-way through a 30-mile bike ride on the W&OD Trail in the Sterling/Ashburn area. He was treated and transported to INOVA Loudoun Hospital by members of Loudoun County Fire and Rescue and the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad. Through a mutual friend, “Fred” shared his story with us and ... (Full Story)

The Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad (SVRS) received a most generous donation from the Falcons Landing Retirement Community during a luncheon honoring SVRS and the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company on 16 June 2017. Presenting the check was General Hansford T. Johnson, USAF (ret). The officers and members of the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad value their longtime partnership with the residents of the ... (Full Story & Photos)

With summer upon us, families are beating the heat by spending the day swimming and playing in the water. Unfortunately these activates can be deadly if safety precautions are not taken. The National Safety Council statistics point to drowning as a leading cause of death for young children. In 2013, there were 89 drowning-related deaths and an additional 37 people hospitalized for drowning-related ... (Full Story & Photos)