Coinciding with World Stroke Day, and stemming from its social responsibility and leading role in promoting preventive health education, under the guidance and follow-up of the Dean of the College, Dr. Abdullah bin Falleh Alsarhani, the College of Applied Medical Sciences, represented by the Department of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, organized an extensive three-day awareness campaign from Jumada Al-Ula 22 to 24, 1448 AH (corresponding to November 2 to 4, 2026), under the slogan: "Moments Matter: Early Awareness Preserves Your Health and Safety." The initiative aimed to elevate community awareness regarding stroke, its warning signs, and the critical importance of immediate medical intervention.
The campaign featured a sequential chronological and geographical program designed to reach diverse segments of society, implemented according to the following schedule:

The events commenced at 12:00 PM with an educational scientific lecture delivered at the college auditorium by Dr. Abdelaziz Elsherif, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy for Neurological Disorders and Neurosurgery. Targeted at university personnel and students, the lecture addressed the etiologies of stroke and its underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, shedding light on the latest therapeutic and rehabilitative intervention protocols, while emphasizing that time is the decisive factor in salvaging brain tissue and mitigating motor and neurological complications.

The initiative expanded into the local community at 5:00 PM at the Cultural House through an extensive educational lecture accompanied by an exhibition and an integrated interactive awareness booth, aiming to reach families and health enthusiasts. The event provided a detailed practical explanation of primary and secondary preventive healthcare frameworks, highlighting rigorous management strategies for common risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and sedentary lifestyles. Furthermore, specialists reviewed the paradigm of comprehensive multidisciplinary post-stroke rehabilitation, demonstrating the complementary role of physical therapy in restoring mobility and balance, training for independence in activities of daily living, and ensuring adequate psychological support and medical nutrition therapy. The session concluded with an open floor discussion to address attendees' inquiries and offer clinical guidance to companions and caregivers on safe, appropriate procedures when suspecting any sudden cerebrovascular event.

The awareness series concluded at 4:00 PM at the University Corner, supervised by faculty members of the department. The booth focused on direct engagement with the public in community spaces, educating them on prompt and safe emergency handling to avoid delays upon recognizing warning indicators.
Throughout the campaign, educational messages centered on introducing the standardized global early-warning protocol FAST:
•    Face: Observing any sudden drooping or asymmetry of facial features.
•    Arm: Experiencing sudden weakness or numbness affecting arm movement.
•    Speech: Slurred speech, stuttering, or difficulty in articulation and expression.
•    Time: Calling emergency medical services immediately via (997) upon the appearance of any of these signs without hesitation.
The events witnessed broad engagement, welcoming over 120 participants from within and outside the university. Electronic survey findings evaluated via QR code scans demonstrated exceptional satisfaction levels and widespread community acclaim for the valuable healthcare insights provided by the college.