As a division of the American Heart Association, the American Stroke Association "focuses on reducing disability and death from stroke through research, education, fund raising and advocacy." For the general public, the Stroke Association website features sections that address different aspects of stroke care, basic information about strokes, and links to stroke programs. Health professionals will find information about stroke research, conferences, and a variety of other resources. The site also contains a section covering stroke warning signs, and the comprehensive Heart and Stroke Encyclopedia.