ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Tompkins County is seeing more reports of strokes.

In May, dispatchers received 31 calls about the medical emergencies. That’s the highest number in over a year.

May was National Stroke Awareness Month. Warning signs include numbness on one side of the body, a drooping face, and trouble speaking.

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